Lexland TRD PRO Grill & Light Bar Install and Review

[SlateRiverPhotos]

I installed the Lexland Grill and Light Bar a few weeks ago, and uploaded the install and review on my YouTube channel. You can check that out here!

I was hesitant with what to expect when starting this install. It is a lot of work, and I wasn’t sure I was going to be pleased with the grill, specifically because the TOYOTA letters are not integrated into the grill. After installing it, I can say I am very pleased.

I ran in to several snags during this build, and I want to point them out for anyone who decides to take this on (I cover all of this in the YouTube video as well).

The Lexland kit comes with:
upper grill
lower grill
light bar
grill lights (amber)
harness to connect grill lights

To complete installation you need the following items:
Wiring Harness for light bar (2 if installing grill lights as well)
Rave Camera Bracket
Rave Extended Camera Harness (recommended but not required)
OEM Dash Switch (unless you have the pre-wired aux switches)

The Lexland kit doesn’t include any wiring harnesses, so you have to purchase those separately.

You need the camera bracket, because the only way the oem bracket will fit is upside down. My front camera is upside down currently, until I have time to pull the bumper off again and install the bracket.

The camera harness is optional… the other option is to use the stock harness, but you have to cut it out of the harness on the bumper. I didn’t want to risk cutting other wires, so I bought the harness.

If your truck does not have the pre-wired aux switches, then you need to purchase an oem style dash switch like the one I linked from caliraised.

If you are thinking about going this route, it is an affordable option compared to the others out there. The light bar is good, especially considering the price for the whole kit is $240!

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[mfoga]

What size light bar is it using 20"? Could you possibly measure the opening?
Is it gloss or matte black? Looks to be matte.

I have been eyeing the rave Grill either the Dual bar or the 20" bar. I kind of like idea of the dual bar but it won't work with lights I would want to use yet.

Did you bother to get cameras recalibrated? What did that run you?

 

[AZGOLD]

Well, you get what you pay for. Going OEM on this project may have been the better choice.

 

[Dead Horse]

Well, you get what you pay for. Going OEM on this project may have been the better choice.

I'm going OEM, and have all the parts purchased and sitting on the bench ready to go. I'm easily twice the cost of this setup and I got good deals on all the parts. Just a used OEM light bar is more than this entire kit, and you have to tear it apart and rewire it to make it work.

 

[SlateRiverPhotos]

What size light bar is it using 20"? Could you possibly measure the opening?
Is it gloss or matte black? Looks to be matte.

I have been eyeing the rave Grill either the Dual bar or the 20" bar. I kind of like idea of the dual bar but it won't work with lights I would want to use yet.

Did you bother to get cameras recalibrated? What did that run you?

It’s a 20” light bar. I believe it looks like a matte black. I did not recalibrate the cameras. They didn’t appear to change, except for the one that’s upside down!

 

[SlateRiverPhotos]

I'm going OEM, and have all the parts purchased and sitting on the bench ready to go. I'm easily twice the cost of this setup and I got good deals on all the parts. Just a used OEM light bar is more than this entire kit, and you have to tear it apart and rewire it to make it work.

Well, you get what you pay for. Going OEM on this project may have been the better choice.

For sure. I posted this so others can make an educated decision if they go with this kit. It’s an option for those that are looking to not spend as much.

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