Heritage Grille -- OEM and Aftermarket Options

[goin2drt]

I've had my Taco since July 6th, and since that day I've had a list of links to future upgrades I knew I'd want. One of those links:
53101-AK070 - Grille Sub Assembly Rad - Toyota Parts Delivered

At the time the price was $273 for the heritage grill, but I see it has since come down to $268. These part numbers were not mysteries in early July, and these grilles have been fairly readily available at dealers across the country, all for much less than the price gougers at YotaGarage. You'll come out way ahead even having to buy a bracket/light separately than what Rave and Yota are offering.

ETA: I didn't realize that for $400, YotaGarage isn't even throwing in a camera bracket

Comparing apples to oranges. Even says in big bold letters, local pick up only. The cheapest shipping I have found is $120 from a dealer. My local dealer and plenty of other do not discount.

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[that_frenchman]

Comparing apples to oranges. Even says in big bold letters, local pick up only. The cheapest shipping I have found is $120 from a dealer. My local dealer and plenty of other do not discount.

This took just a few seconds of googling…

https://www.sparksparts.com/oem-parts/toyota-grille-sub-assy-rad-53101ak070

 

[Gurvy522]

This took just a few seconds of googling…
https://www.sparksparts.com/oem-parts/toyota-grille-sub-assy-rad-53101ak070

Think I paid around $13 for shipping from Greico Toyota.

 

[Astewart23]

I just purchased my Trailhunter Grille yesterday and it already shipped out, should be delivered on Thursday. Can't wait to put it on the truck. Thought i was gonna have to wait a while to get it, but shipped out next day.

 

[taco4moro]

I just purchased my Trailhunter Grille yesterday and it already shipped out, should be delivered on Thursday. Can't wait to put it on the truck. Thought i was gonna have to wait a while to get it, but shipped out next day.

where'd you order from and how much did it run you?

 

[Astewart23]

where'd you order from and how much did it run you?

After taxes it was $428 thru The Yota Garage which is i know is expensive, but the fact it shipped out next day, I dont regret it. Everywhere else I was looking had EVA'S of weeks to months or more. I also picked up a Diode Dynamics 20 inch light bar thru Rave Off Road with there light bar mount made specifically for this grille.

 

[dalucca2003]

So I purchased my Trailhunter front grille from a Toyota dealer and can't wait to install it. I have a question in regards to a front camera install. My Sport package did not come with a front camera installed and was wondering if there is one available to purchase and also is my Sport pre-wired for one? If not, is there a way to plug the hole?

 

[Darkhorse24]

It's a double edge sword in some cases.
I did the math of ordering each part individually (grill, light bar, wiring harness, camera bracket, dash button) and when I added in shipping charges and taxes, I was within a minimal $$ difference of just sourcing it all from them as one kit - and having the necessary mounting brackets for the light bar rather than having to fabricate the camera mount or the brackets myself (I don't have a 3d printer like Gurvy does). So the delta in total cost was small enough that the hassle of ordering as a bundle from a single place was the winner.

... that said... YotaGarage is nothing but a gouge house on their pricing. Everything is 2-3x what it should be and even way above Toyota SRP.

Since you’ve done the research, what light bar actually fits? 18” or 20”

 

[diverjm]

Since you’ve done the research, what light bar actually fits? 18” or 20”

Speaking for the OEM grille, It’s designed to be used with a 20” light bar. Heretic has a 20” bar that fits perfectly. Other options are a 20” by Baja Designs which needs some minor cutting done to the grille for fitment or an 18” by Diode Dynamics that will have space on both sides since it’s technically smaller. All options have brackets sold by Rave. I went the Heretic route and I couldn’t be happier.

 

[Darkhorse24]

Thats what I’ve noticed too. I bought the BPFabrication bracket which doesn’t require any fabrication and will mount either lightbar (S8, Rigid SR-Pro, Diode Dynamics 18”, etc, since it’s a 18x1.6” lightbar cutout but I’ve been hesitant to buy an 18” since it will leave gaps versus a 20” which requires notching)… but the 18” light bars are hard to find except for 2-3 companies like Diode or mPower, but the 20” can get costly just for an extra 2”. I considered the Baja setup that has the S8 with dual S2 Pros but that’s a $1000 and they don’t sell the bracket alone. Anyways, whether it’s Rave (who shows you the options for 18-20” on YouTube) or Rigid, Diode or Heretic (usually all DIYers like @graytaco (really good video: ), but no one shows the video of what needs to be cut or how sturdy the mount will be after since it’s got quite a bit of plastic removed.

This is the one from BPFab that doesn’t require any modification and as long as it’s <20” will fit in the cutout. Not bad for $100

https://www.bpfabricating.com/colle...o-and-trail-hunter-univeral-light-bar-bracket

 

[Baltimore]

Thats what I’ve noticed too. I bought the BPFabrication bracket which doesn’t require any fabrication and will mount either lightbar (S8, Rigid SR-Pro, Diode Dynamics 18”, etc, since it’s a 18x1.6” lightbar cutout but I’ve been hesitant to buy an 18” since it will leave gaps versus a 20” which requires notching)… but the 18” light bars are hard to find except for 2-3 companies like Diode or mPower, but the 20” can get costly just for an extra 2”. I considered the Baja setup that has the S8 with dual S2 Pros but that’s a $1000 and they don’t sell the bracket alone. Anyways, whether it’s Rave (who shows you the options for 18-20” on YouTube) or Rigid, Diode or Heretic (usually all DIYers like @graytaco (really good video: ), but no one shows the video of what needs to be cut or how sturdy the mount will be after since it’s got quite a bit of plastic removed.

This is the one from BPFab that doesn’t require any modification and as long as it’s <20” will fit in the cutout. Not bad for $100

https://www.bpfabricating.com/colle...o-and-trail-hunter-univeral-light-bar-bracket

I went with Diode Dynamics 18" and used black anodized aluminum to fill the side gaps. Search for a combination of "DIY" "Heritage Grille" "Diode Dynamics" and you'll find the post and see what I did. I'm very happy with the final product.

That said, DD announced at SEMA that they are switching to the 20" standard in their newest iteration of the product line.

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