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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by vtragweed, Dec 15, 2008.

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which grill looks better with lights behind them

  1. T-Rex (top)

    300 vote(s)
    35.8%

  2. Grillcraft (bottom)

    538 vote(s)
    64.2%
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  1. Jan 18, 2009 at 1:15 PM
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    IdealError

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    05 X-Runner :

    I was going to buy the side inserts, but they were 80 for the 2. I thought that was just crap! The hoodscoop was $50, but i mean come on, $80? Sheeesh!
     
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  2. Jan 18, 2009 at 1:22 PM
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    DeeKay21

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    You have the T-rex style right? I got my 5 piece set off of ebay for around $155 w/shipping. I did notice though that my bars aren't as beefy as some other ones.:(
     
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  3. Jan 18, 2009 at 3:11 PM
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    craigFLA

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    Posted pics this morning of my Grill Craft powder-coated black.

    One thing to keep in mind, normally when you have aluminum like this powder-coated, there is always warping etc. to some degree. It took me a while to get mine installed properly as I think it was a little tighter fit with the heavy Sumax powder-coat.

    I like the look of the mesh grills, but SO MANY people have them now I couldnt do it. Im happy with my choice.



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    craigFLA, Jan 18, 2009
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  4. Jan 18, 2009 at 3:45 PM
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    DeeKay21

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    Looks good!!! I just put on a TRD emblem as well last night. I think its the same exact one as you got!:D
     
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  5. Jan 18, 2009 at 4:01 PM
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    craigFLA

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    Did you spend 20 minutes holding it up in every possible location before picking the spot too?? lol...

    I picked up a chrome one and the black-chrome (installed) on Ebay. I planned on using the chrome, but decided on the black.

    One day soon I will have a Tacoma yard-sale, and sell all these "extra" duplicate or original parts. Only then will I have room to actually work in my garage...lol
     
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  6. Jan 18, 2009 at 4:25 PM
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    Haha!!! Yeah I was out there for about 10 minutes figuring out where it would look best moving my head back and forth checking it out! I also got the gunmetal black one.;)
     
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  7. Jan 19, 2009 at 9:11 PM
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    Grillcraft MX grille!

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  8. Jan 19, 2009 at 9:12 PM
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    WOW... sexy!!
     
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  9. Jan 19, 2009 at 9:19 PM
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    I got the 5 piece set off E-Bay for like $210
     
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  10. Jan 19, 2009 at 10:28 PM
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    I like the t-rex 5 piece. I think woodview makes them, thats what i got. IMO, i like the black billet better than the mesh. The only thing is that at a straight view, you can see the radiator and horn. would definately look better wih the lights behind it.
     
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  11. Jan 19, 2009 at 10:29 PM
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    Yeah I got the bolt-on grill so you can see the stock grill from a straight view. Ain't to bad looking though!
     
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  12. Jan 20, 2009 at 8:59 AM
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    Ah... I got mine from the manufacturer.
     
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  13. Feb 12, 2009 at 3:35 PM
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    Anyone know what size tires are on the first pic? on the silver taco..
     
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  14. Feb 13, 2009 at 7:48 AM
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    Not a fan of either grill.
     
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  15. Apr 27, 2009 at 1:11 PM
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    grillcraft fo sho. id rather have an RBP mesh grill but they cost too much chedda!
     
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  16. Apr 30, 2009 at 7:10 PM
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    are grills expensive

    and could i get a quote for both and sites for both really want one and is it easy to install

    socal people
     
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  17. May 5, 2009 at 7:04 PM
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    Yep.
    Grillcraft :D very pleased with mine.

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  18. May 5, 2009 at 7:11 PM
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    Do your own Satoshi.:D
     
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  19. May 10, 2009 at 8:22 AM
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  20. May 17, 2009 at 8:58 AM
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    Loving the look of this one, but black and red always go so good together :thumbsup:
     
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