Grill / Bull Bar - Issue with Sensors

Hello AND happy Monday Y'all..

I just got my Tundra Quicksand last Week Sunday and I AM LOVING It.

Need your kind input on what would be a nice Grill / Bull Bar that will not affect the Sensors. I actually ordered 1 (attached) but have to cancel it when I Learned this morning that there is a sensor at the Grill/Emblem.

Appreciate your time.

 

I've seen one member on here cut the screen mesh out for just the sensor area

 

^^^^ this, find what you like and make it work.

 

Welcome from NY.

Just cut out the center part.

 

what he said...

I have that Westin grill guard and love it. It is very solidly built. The fit and look to the contours of the truck is excellent. It will not interfere with parking sensors but the grill mesh surly will.
You would have to check with others who have removed the mesh on theirs. I remember reading a thread recently on a grill guard a member did the center sensor hack by removing a section of the screen, but it was not a Westin. I think the two vertical tubes on the Westin might present an issue as well.
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One full year. No issues with cutting the mess out. I could have left more in but I didn’t want to chance it and take it on and off a bunch of times.
The millimeter wave sensor has a 5 degree vertical and 20 degree horizontal field

 

Well noted and I truly appreciate the input advise.

I will probably go ahead and order this and just have it cut-out on the middle. If anyone could kindly post their pics of the awesome Tundra with a Grill installed will be truly appreciated.

Thank you again and Ride safe.

 

Seeing this guys success is what gave me hope that I do the same thing to the ranch hand.

 

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Rider0120

Did you cut/saw off the grill infront of the Emblem ? Was the there any issues or part of the truck that needs to be taken out permanently ?

Thank you for your time.

 

Yes I took a grinder to my 1200 ranch hand and painted the grill. If you don’t want to do that ranch hand will make one for you without the mess from the factory and it will be powder coated. It’s non returnable but you could probably leave more of the mesh in if you wanted

 

Nice job

 

Works like a champ.

 

I got an email back from TOYOTA
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Front Sensor for Safety


Response By Email (Pamela T.) (10/31/2019 08:02 AM)

Dear Mr. xxxxxxx,


Thank you for contacting Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., and thank you for your Toyota ownership history.

We apologize as, other than Toyota Racing Development (TRD), we do not recommend or assist with modifying our vehicles from the original factory specifications.

Toyota's warranty covers repairs and adjustments needed to correct defects in materials or workmanship of any part supplied by Toyota.

Modifications to your vehicle could affect the performance, safety or durability, and may violate government regulations. Non-Toyota parts, or any damage or failures resulting from their use, are not covered by any Toyota warranty.

Page attached page 232 of your Owner's manual states: Do not attach any accessories that may obstruct the camera sensor to the hood, front grille or front bumper. Contact your Toyota dealer for details. Attached page 252 of your Owner’s manual states: Do not install or place anything on the hood or grille. Also, do not install a grille guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar, etc.). Additionally; attached page 40 covers the following:

Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components

Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications without consulting your Toyota dealer. The SRS airbags may malfunction or deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing death or serious injury.

** Installation of a grille guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar, etc.), snow plows, winches or roof luggage carrier

Your email has been documented at our National Headquarters under file #1910281443. If we can be of further assistance, please feel free to contact us.


Sincerely,


Pamela T.

Toyota Customer Experience Center
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Your Thoughts please..

 

In relation to my last post

 

This is hilarious, so many Tundras out there with these mods and no problems, and why build a truck you can’t mod? Toyota must be cracked out thinking if the suspension needs replacement I’m gonna call the dealer. So I guess all the lifted trucks they sell aren’t up to standards? Lame, try again Yota!

 

What brand is the one on this truck? That's a good looking grill guard.

 

First time Tundra owner. Just bought a 2018 and wanted to add a Tough Country brush guard, but had the same concerns. Does anyone know if thw mess on the Tough Country can be cut and adapted to work with messing up the ACC?

 

IMO This is a “risk management” response. You should not be able get an individual or “person” in a corporation to alter on the consumer end, what directives they have from regulators on the manufacturing side because, if they have good lawyers (risk management), they will NOT ever compromise any potential defense. Anything you do or have done to your truck outside of their direct responsibility (or profit), can be and is fair game to be challenged in court... by them. Doesn’t mean they would win, but a door is opened and Lawyers like doors and windows... and cracks....

 

mambo143 & magdaddy -- thank you both for the inputs/comments.

 

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No issues on the Sensor.. Whew!! It was a pain installing it but its all worth it!!!

 

Looks good!!!

What part of TEXAS you from?

 

Nice.
Stay tuned, I ordered a ranch hand for mine.

Really excited to see what it looks like after the lift, which is out til December.

 

Humble, TX

 

I'm off 290 n BW8

 

Joel A,
The sensor behind the Toyota emblem can see forward through the mesh? I have a 18 TRD Limited and a light snow causes problems?

 

The Grill i bought has the option to take out the mesh infront of the sensor.

 

U CANNOT block the sensor my friend...

here is the one i bought.. i installed this myself.. took some time.. let me know if you need help brotha

 

Really like the looks of that grille guard. I was just wondering if the steelcraft logo above the cutout is removable? It looks to be.