TRD Pro Grill Install on the 2020 Tacoma Off Road (with Sensor)
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- Опубліковано 16 січ 2025
- In today's video I go through the process of installing an aftermarket knock off trd pro grill on the 2020 tacoma trd off road premium
Where I bought my TRD Pro Grill toyotaproshop....
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MODS so far on the 2020
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BIO
I was born August of 1995 in Ohio. I now live in North Carolina. I am a mechanical engineering for a tire company and I have been a professional open-format club / mobile DJ since 2012. I created this UA-cam channel for the purpose of sharing my experiences and knowledge as I tinker and mod my 2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road. If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask.
Where I bought my TRD Pro Grill toyotaproshop.store/products/3rd-gen-tacoma-trd-pro-grill
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MODS so far on the 2020
- Rough Country Lift Kit w/ Lifted Struts and N3 Shock in Rear www.roughcountry.com/toyota-suspension-lift-kit-745c.html
- Tri-Fold Gator Tonneau cover amzn.to/3bpvglB
- LED Interior bulbs amzn.to/2M4yyO1
- LED License Plate bulbs amzn.to/2M4yyO1
- Plasti dip amzn.to/2XA4NMD
- Tailgate Letters amzn.to/2WU9gdP
- Diode Dynamics Headlights www.diodedynamics.com/led-bulbs/sl1-led-headlight.html
Did your TSS garnish scratch really easily? Just bought one and took three plastic wrap off of it and I wiped it down with my shirt and you can see swrils marks already on it. I bought it from the same place.
Taco Rick! You are a lifesaver! Thank you! I had just put this same grill on my SR5 and have been trying to figure out a solution for the sensor for over a week.
Jerry!! Small world! I just bought a Tacoma too!
Looking at putting this grille in my SR5 as well. No issues with the sensor after the adjustments he showed us in this video?
Did the washer work? Did u have to remove the grill to add the washer?
Thank you for your help! Just put the grill onto my truck, and love it! (I wish my wife and kid liked it as much)
Thanks for your help. I put 2 washers behind the screw and everything works great. Sometimes folks have difficulty holding the washers and trying to insert the screw. I find if you put a little vaseline on the washers it holds them together. Same with putting the washers on the sensor. Put a little vaseline on the back of the sensor and it holds the washers in place while you insert the screw. Very happy with your presentation and the completed grill.
I didn't even know you could buy this grill separately so that makes me excited for when I buy my TRD Off-Road later this year. (:
Awesome video, thank you for adding the last information about the garnish adjustments with the washers it’s going to be really helpful for the install, just waiting on the grill to get delivered 👍
Good to know about the extra washer
Thanks for the in depth coverage on the sensor.
Yea, I did the comparison when buying the Pro Grille for my 2020 SR5 DCSB, The Pro grille from Overland Depot (w/ sensor garnish and letters already mounted and installed) about $200 Vs. The Toyota brand Pro grill from the factory $400! - It's a no brainer! Thanks for the video! About to bang this project out tmrw!
Bought the exact same truck as yours about a month ago. Cant wait for all of my mods to come in. Definitely going to subscribe man!
Just ordered my grill--I can't wait to install it. Thanks for the video, it's really going to help with the install. Mona Tacoma thanks you, too ;-)
Thanks for the washer tip. It worked perfect!
I added so many washers my radar was honing in on enemy aircraft.
lol
Did it work though?...I was up to 5 washers and had to add a longer screw to fit them....then I gave up
@@br00klyngreek13 supposedly it can self-correct after a week or so
I like the original grill better . The dark silver grill goes nicely witn the gray truck. I'm not into chrome, but the round Toyota symbol in the original grill reminds me of the Hi Lux, which I really like.
I just installed the same grill from Toyota pro shop. The washer I used for the radar sensor was 0.038 thickness. Drove with cruise control for several miles at different speeds and distance settings. No issues with radar kicking off or sensor warnings so far.
Did you use an OEM garnish or a knock off garnish?
Thank you so much I just had all these problems with the raptor lights but got them working and was about to try and troubleshoot that but didn’t have the energy because I been doing this for 3 days all day, then you said this and now I don’t have to do all this research
Nice. Did u gwt this grill??? If so does raptor lights work on it?
Here’s a tip to remove those plastic zip tie clips that hold the wire harness.
I use a small pick and push the tooth on the zip tie away to loosen it and wiggle the wire harness.
This video helped me SOOO much. Thank you, sir.
Why are all the garnish silver like that? They just don't match with black grills. Still looks good and better than stock.
Jus ordered the grill from your link exactly how thick was the washer you used gonna pick one up and have it ready
It is different from truck to truck. My buddies all have had different amounts. Trial and error
Gotcha how long did it take them to ship it to you I’m a hour east of Raleigh
It was during the pandemic so it took a month for me
Never had issues except slushy snow build up on the sensor
Same.
I WANT THE FRONT FACING CAMERA BRACKET
Have to hand make that or buy dealer rn
Man does that look good. Going to do the same with my SR5. Keep up the awesome videos and hello from Canada!
Why did go you from a
2018 to a 2020 ?
They aren't the same ?
I just got a 2021 Off Road Manual
And it was nearly impossible to get
And at a $70,000 price out the door
Check the videos. I totaled the 2018.
I like your original grill. It reminds me of the HiLux...
In person the grey clashed with the cement
Awesome tutorial,precise and straight to the point..trucks coming along brotha..#beastmode
Where can I buy some of the black clips after I broke a couple
Automotive store. Amazon
I understand your point about leaning the sensor back with a washer, but shouldn't the washer be on the *front* side of the sensor?
It is. The washer is between the sensor and the mount
@@TacoRick Ah, it must be a shadow I'm seeing that made it look like you put it under the screw. Thanks, makes more sense now. Appreciate the vid!
Being a fan of your page is becoming expensive! Hahaha. Love the content!
Can you add the washers on the sensor while the grill is on the truck? Or are you needing to keep taking the grill off of the truck while messing with different washers?
You can add while on the truck just a little tight with the fingers
Sweet thanks!
Hello Rick ! Great video just bought a 2020 Tacoma TRD Sport the website where you bought the TRD pro grille was the $189.99 the full price for the grille and the Garnish ?
I don't recall the price. I bought on a special they were running in march
Awesome!!!! Can you fit LED raptor lights on this grill?
Absolutely. They sell them for this grill and I got my eye on them right now.
Most useful video on installing the aftermarket pro grill thank you sir. Used your link to buy one if it helps you.
It doesn't unfortunately.
Taco Rick what do you think about car grill mesh sheet to cove the grill for dust and land
Not in a dusty environment but I think that be helpful if you had those issues
On the sensor screw it’s the top silver one your talking about ?
Yes
Taco Rick what do you think about grill mesh sheet for land and dust to protect the engine dirty
I have a question. I just got my grill from the same company today. They didn’t include the four metal screws to secure the letters to the grill. Do you know what size screws I will need? I am waiting to see if they are sending them out to me, and I really wanted to install it this week.
I dont know its been so long since I put the grill on cant recall
I am trying to get my dad one of these grills for his Barcelona red 2020 Tacoma for his birthday. And I asked him if he would want one and this is what he was trying to figure out how to do.
I have a 2016 and a 2019 tacoma. The 16 came from the dealer with all the trd accessories and kind of wanna swap them out on my 19. The only problem is the grille, I wanna know if it has given you any problems at all. My 16 doesn't have te sensor so I don't have to worry about it but if I swap it to the 19 I need to figure that out.
Once I dialed in the sensor like I mentioned i had no issues. But getting the sensor working is the only hurdle in that
@@TacoRick cool bro. Thanks for the info 👍
Grill looks great
Is this gonna void the warranty of the truck or not? I’m thinking of changing my grille w/ tss as well.
Any modifications technically voids the warranty.
Bought my grille off another website and the letters came different than yours. I haven’t had problems with the sensor & I didn’t need to install any washers
Link?
Link?
Why did you not black plastidip[ the TOYOTA in the new Pro Grill ?
I like the grey look of the toyota. But maybe a future change
The push lock washers have to be pushed all the way on the pins of the TSS garnish, that will angle the TSS garnish, the garnish is not glass by the way it is plastic. The garnish is not supposed to be flush on the grille. Use a 10mm deep well socket to push the two lock washers all the way down on the garnish pins. You may need to use a hammer to seat the two lock washers all the way onto the two plastic pins.
I just got this exact truck! I’m siked, def gotta do this soon
Is the washer between the screw and the sensor?
Between frame and sensor
Installing mine today… wish me luck!
If you don’t do the trick with the washer then does it matter. Does it only matter if you use ACC or LKAS or does this cause a check engine light.
Your radar won't work and this cruise control won't work if you don't get it aligned just right
Did you buy the garnish separately
No was an add on to my order
Are you happy with the grill and it's quality?
Very. 50k miles on the truck / grille. Love it
Dude putting the update in the end of the video is some goat shit 🤌🏼 thanks brother
Did you loosen all 3 screws before installing the washer?
No you really only need to loosen that 1 the plastic gives enough to allow it to slide in
@@TacoRick Thanks, I installed the washers (2) and it seems to do the trick.
Any chance you could tell exactly what washer you used lol? I just ordered this grille and I'm scared now haha
It was random washers I had laying down. From talking with others its not the same for everyone. Trial and error unfortunately
What’s the part number for the washers?
How was shipping through ToyotaProShop? I've heard reviews that other people were not having the best experiences with shipping and customer service.
My experience wasnt too great either. Took pretty long and not to friendly when asking for updates.
We apologize that the grill took so long to get to you and that customer service wasn’t friendly. We have since had a major overhaul in the company so shipping is much quicker and customer service is much better now
Does the garish glass piece come with the grill ?
Its ab option when you buy it
very detailed, thank you
Rick is your sensor still working properly? I added this same grill and need to try this solution, being mine does the same thing.
After I got the adjustment right haven't had issues at all.
@@TacoRick thanks man.
I put on 1 then 2 then 3 I keep getting it on off all the time any suggestions?
Any more issues after the washer fix ?
No issues
Btw, Your Lift is PERFECT - It is not too high, or low, it's just right! That is the exact same one I want to put on my SR5 (with some A/T tires as well) - How is ride quality with the lift and tires? How much worse MPG do you get? I am avg around 16-20 MPG, depending on where I am going....Edit: Want to ask you on the lift, did you just get the Strut Spacers and the N3 shocks? I am curious as I am not sure what the other two drop down options are (Lifted Struts, Vertex adj coil overs??) If you don't mind answering, thanks and have a great holiday!
I have a full video on my channel doing the lift install and multiple reviews of the ride quality and a video on mpg
Hi rick question your tires are they E rated if so would you of wished you went with a C, or D rated instead ?
Thanks looking for tires is why I’m asking
As in load or speed rating?
@@TacoRick I’m looking at nitto grapplers G2 285/70/17 and when I as several dealers one will as how many ply were I found out E rated tire is 10 ply then there’s a 6 ply tire and 4 ply. I know it’s to do with side wall of the tire I’m not a off rd guy any way some people say 10 ply E rated is over kill then some say there the tire they are the heavy 62lb 80 psi we’re D tire is mid 50s 45 psi. Just curious if you know what yours were. I remember you did about gas weight big tires thanks
@@papabear007 if you don't go offloading don't go crazy. I only have c rated tired. 10 ply is way over kill
Hey bro where did you get your running boards from??? I’m getting to get some like these, did they come stock??
They came stock. Predator steps
Hey man got a question...I installed my outter sensor plate but the top two pins that are circular don’t go in enough to use the “lock washers” also when I press it in all the way the top is in more than the bottom messing up the angle. I did the washer trick on the inside sensor like you. But I’m going to leave my outter sensor plate top two not pushed in all the way to try and keep those angles lined up. I hope you followed all that. Any advice or insight?
Thats how I had to do mine two. The locking washers are barely on the pins. Otherwise it angles it up
Taco Rick perfect thanks man. Also I’m noticing the hood ajar signal is on while my hood is open. Should I wait till this goes away before I start touching the fuse box and stuff? Doesn’t seem to be going away..
Hey great video! Installed mine and tried using 2 washers and was getting pcs error. Took one out and it still kicks on once in a while. How thick of a washer did you use? Mine are about 1/16 of an inch each or less
Have you play with it. Got to get the angle just right. Sensor has to be parallel with the glass.
Did the washer do the trick?
Yep
Trying to figure out what size washer to get, couldn't really tell in the video where the washer was lol. Could you send a link or something for the right size?
Its different for everyone have to do trial and error
I wonder if it works if the truck comes with a front view camera ?
Yes but no. You have to make a bracket for it.
Where do you live in NC!?!?!?! I found your channel and love the content! I live just outside of Raleigh
Greensboro
Hey rick! Did you have to calibrate the sensors after the video? And where did you purchase the grill?
No I did not have to calibrate other then messing with the positioning. Link is in the description and pinned comment
@@TacoRick awesome!
Did you take sensor completely off and add washer or did you just remove the screw?
Removed the screw and also loosened the other two bolts. Slid the washer in the gap retightened all the bolts
Do you still have that grill the oem I’ll be interested in it
Yeah I do actaully.
Hello Rick , great video. I just became a first time Tacoma owner last week. Bought a SR 4x4 Silver Sky Metallic. Not a lot of bells and whistles, but I love the truck. My question is, the letters on the new grill, are they the same as the Cement color or are they somewhat of a silver in actual color. I am wondering if there is way to modify the letters in other colors( Ex. Overlay style) If the letters are of a silver, that will be perfect for my truck. I will be changing out the grill soon. Will be purchasing it from the place you bought yours. Thank you.
They are like a flat silver. But as I show in the video the letters are a seprate piece of the grill that you screw on. So you can paint them whatever color you want.
@@TacoRick Nice, that works for me. Thank you. Looking forward to more videos.
Loving the content already man. Just a quick question, the site offers an option with/without TSS garnish. Does that mean with/without that sensor? Also, if I have a 2017 Tacoma will I not require the sensor? Thanks again
Yes
2017 doesn't have a sensor
Did it comes with the letter? Cuz ive check the site and did not mention that it comes with the letters,, or sold separately?
Mine is OK but sensor turn off when it is raining and at the same time I get the message that the sensor needs to be aligned
Awesome video! So if I order that exact grill I don’t need to order any other pieces such as tss safety covers or other garnishes right?
There is an option when ordering to get the garnish. You may need some washers to adjust the sensor which are not included
Wifey: You're watching Jon Snow's cement gray Tacoma again? Get one already!
Me: Lmao Jon Snow.
Taco Rick! Sick video man I ordered my pro grill last night! Question tho: what size are your tires? Looking to get some like that
Not sure of top my head check the video on them
Great up load, appreciate your time!
Hey Rick just installed this Grill and used one washer. So far it's working good. One question the PCS sensor sometimes says off and it goes away after a while. Have you experienced something like this after the new grill install?
Only had the clean sensor thing. It's done it a couple times since the install on really long road trips but very rare
Hey what size washer did you use??
Its like 3 washers stacked. You have to play with it not all grills or trucks are the same
You selling your old grille?
Name a price.... possibly
Does it bring the Toyota letters? Because I only see it said add the OEM TSS Garnish
Yes it does
??? Did your truck after lifted it did vibrate
No?
Does grill also accept the OEM front facing camera
No
Someone’s undoubtedly already said it, but doing OEM now and it does not have the 8 screw mounts either. Only difference I see is the “TOYOTA” emblem is all one piece with the grill - it doesn’t screw on. The letter covers do appear to clip in though.
The screws actually attached the surrounding chrome bezel on mine.
So I just got a 2020 Tacoma TRD Off-Road but mine has a front view camera, is there any additional steps for installing that?
Yes
Hey man I added a washer to mine cuz that yellow sensor button saying off is on. It’s still on after one washer, should I add another or a thicker one?
Yes.
Does adding this grill void any warranties? I’m trying to buy a new truck and have the dealer add this grill. They said the sensors between the pro and off road are incompatible and they said it would be a big liability issue.
Any issues I should know about or should I just do it after market
It doesnt void your warranty since its bolt on
Do you know if this grill will fit 2021 sr5
Yep.
How long did it take for you to receive the grill after your placed the order? I’ve been shopping around for the TRD Pro grill and have read some mixed reviews on that seller.
Weeks. The reason I didnt really mention the supplier was due to the long ship wait time.
We are sorry that shipping took so long to get to you and that you didn’t have a positive experience. We have since changed management as well as shipping services so items are arriving in a much more timely manner and customer service has been improved.
How to you install the garnish with those 2 top clips
They just push down on the them
@@TacoRick thanks.
Awesome install video 👊👊
Does your tss still work? I’ve gotten light to not appear on my screen but I haven’t noticed it gone off I’ve even increased sensitivity to high and still haven’t heard anything
You have to adjust it as i show in the video
Selling ur stock grill?
Nope
How bad will it be if I run this grille with a sensor but without the ugly garnish ? I know it will turn off when it gets wet but will I ruin the sensor if I don’t use the garnish ?
It won't work. The garnish is part of the sensor system.
Hey man, quick question, is this silver or cement? Thank you! 🙏
Cement
Wanted to ask. I have a 2021 off-road. Would this work with the 2021 pro grill? Did they change anything
Looks same same. Should fit
So how does this work with 2020 grill and front camera?
you need the actual 2020 trd pro grille since there is no aftermarket option, even then you need a trd pro vin to order it from dealers. I was looking into it on tacoma world forum. Also the camera is different between the trd sport and OR/Pro. People said you need the or/pro camera because when you mount the sport camera its a little different in the imaging on the radio.
From what I can see from pictures the camera has a universal bracket that you bolt onto the grill using holes that are already there
Would this fit the 2021 tacoma ?
From what all I have seen it should fit no problem.