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2020 grille surround compatible with 2021?

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by MountainMan, Oct 2, 2023.

  1. Oct 2, 2023 at 12:06 AM
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    Thanks! I suspected as such. Ordered. Slowly getting rid of the chrome on my truck.
     
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    They should fit.
    The only thing that might be different is the mounting for the TSS sensor because they changed it in later 2018 or 2019.
     
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    only thing I would be concerned about with those aftermarket grills and TSS is that alot of those chinese knockoffs that claim they are compatible through 2021 don't have the TSS access panel on top of the grill to disconnect the sensor for install/removal. the one you listed on Amazon appeared to have that access port, the ebay one did not. Let us know which one you ordered and if it did indeed come with the access panel
     
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    Well, it arrived today and did not have the access port or the brackets for the harness...

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    I could have made it work with a dremel tool and some zip ties, but don't want to jerry-rig too much on a $70k pickup, lol. Initiated a return and will pay the extra money for OEM. Or just Plasti-Dip it, lol.
     
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    Bummer, which one did you order? The eBay one or Amazon?
     
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    Ordered the Ebay one.

    I haven't ordered a replacement yet.
     
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  10. Oct 8, 2023 at 12:39 AM
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    Finding simply a grille and hood bulge that are either matte black or Magnetic gray, that will accommodate the TSS sensor is so far impossible, unless I want to go well over $500.

    So, I almost ordered this for $260...

    Amazon.com: ACUNTCTO Front Grill Compatible with 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Tundra,Black Grille : Automotive

    But it has a gloss black shell. I will have to respray it matte black, which is not a big deal.

    Then I added a matching hood bulge...

    Amazon.com: Yazyu Hood Scoop Upper Grille Bulge Platinum Style Fits 761800C030 (Glossy Black, Plastic),Supports Adaptive Queries with Free Return and Exchange : Automotive

    All I need is the TOYOTA lettering for the center. Oops. Can't find those anywhere.

    Start over, again...

    Last option, which is what I think I'll go with, is to buy this APG black mess grill, which uses the factory emblem and sensor utilizing a mounting plate, and install it in my current surround and then just plasti-dip my OEM pieces. I've used it on a Ram to de-chrome stuff and it lasted a couple of winters before needing freshened up. I'd be in it for under $400 and would have a cool grill.

    APG® - Toyota Tundra With Toyota Safety Sense™ (TSS) 2021 1-Pc Black 1.8 mm Wire Mesh Main Grille (carid.com)
     
  11. Oct 9, 2023 at 6:47 AM
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    @MountainMan I believe most of those aftermarket grilles come with the "TO TA YO" center lettering, most of the vendors black out the grille images, change the spelling in their postings or list them differently likely so toyota corp doesn't shut them down for trademark infringement. if you end up pulling the trigger on Amazon for the acuntcto grille I'd be curious to see how the quality is
     
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