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T-Rex Grille Insert Installation?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by aphex, Nov 14, 2012.

  1. Nov 14, 2012 at 7:27 PM
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    aphex

    aphex [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hey guys... I am mulling over a black billet grille insert from T-rex. They say they require "cutting and drilling". I am wondering if anyone on here has had experience with installing this grille or other T-rex grille inserts and if I could get a feeling of how involved this really is. Appreciate it!
     
  2. Nov 14, 2012 at 10:04 PM
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    bump
     
  3. Nov 15, 2012 at 6:57 AM
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    We'll try this ONE more time... bump!
     
  4. Nov 15, 2012 at 7:08 AM
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    I put one on my 05, it took less than an hour to install.
    [​IMG]
     
  5. Nov 15, 2012 at 11:49 AM
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    Did you do the vents (aka triangles) as well or just the main section? Also, do you have any other pics of it from straight on for instance (I'll check your photos). Thanks for the feedback! Repp'd.
     
  6. Nov 16, 2012 at 4:38 AM
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    Here is another pic, not the best but it's all I have. I did the triangles also.
    [​IMG]
     

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