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Just installed rigid grille on 2014

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by CoosBayTACO, May 15, 2014.

  1. May 15, 2014 at 3:13 PM
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    CoosBayTACO

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    Got my rigid grille and light bar installed last night. Got a great deal from tap auto here on the forums. Took a little longer then expected due to the grille being completely flat. It's up to you to bend it to make it fit right, I guess. Anyway high quality grille, and love the light bar. Put a led switch from (air on board) off of ebay that fit perfectly in the stock cut out. Overall impressed with it.

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  2. May 15, 2014 at 3:21 PM
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    splitwindow

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    That looks really good! How difficult was the bending, and did you need any special tools? Besides patience, that is! :D I'm thinking of pulling the trigger on one too...
     
  3. May 15, 2014 at 3:34 PM
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    CoosBayTACO

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    No special tools needed, i wrapped the end I was bending with a towel then used pliers. Worked pretty good.
     
  4. May 15, 2014 at 3:36 PM
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    CoosBayTACO

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    Here is a pic of the switch.

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  5. May 15, 2014 at 3:43 PM
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    eliasj7

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    Awesome grill. I might have to switch later down the line.
     
  6. May 15, 2014 at 3:45 PM
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    JdevTac

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    You'd think for the price they want for those grilles, they'd bend it for you. I guess to save on shipping via a skinnier box?

    Looks good btw.
     
  7. May 15, 2014 at 3:50 PM
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    UWS low pro deep tool box, Bedmat, 5100s, flowmaster, trail teams wheels, rigid grille with 20in. lightbar
    The box was plenty big enough for the grille to come pre bent.
     
  8. May 15, 2014 at 3:56 PM
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    Lindsey Walrod

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    What up fellow Oregonian. My brother lives in coos bay, and I'm in Roseburg. For shits, here's mine

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  9. May 15, 2014 at 3:57 PM
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    Just installed yesterday, btw and love it! Could say it goes with my wheels awesome-ly
     
  10. May 15, 2014 at 4:05 PM
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    Looks great! Did your grille come pre bent at all?
     
  11. May 15, 2014 at 4:11 PM
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    Lindsey Walrod

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    Heck no, (and was wondering the same thing if it was normal or not) but I paid to have it installed so I didn't have to worry about it.
     
  12. May 15, 2014 at 4:13 PM
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    Damn it I had already convinced myself buying this grille was a terrible idea because of how expensive it was. But it looks so good!
     
  13. May 15, 2014 at 4:18 PM
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    If you buy this grille you will not be disappointed! Pm Chas from tap auto, he offered the best price by far.:)
     
  14. May 15, 2014 at 4:27 PM
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    Just pull the trigger already
     
  15. May 15, 2014 at 5:13 PM
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    Awesome install Coos & yours as well Lindsey. Thanks for sharing the pics! I think its the best looking grille on the market by far.

    Thank you for the support and compliments, we greatly appreciate the business we get from TW members.

    Ive got a few of each grille model in stock, PM me with any questions :)
     
  16. Oct 1, 2014 at 7:28 AM
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    Lifted, Armored, needs more lights.
    With my bad expereinces with Electrical I was thinking of getting someone to install at least that.

    Any chance you recall how much they charge for install (I am guessing complete install Grill and Lightbar hookup).
     
  17. Oct 1, 2014 at 9:05 AM
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    Lord Helmet

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    My thoughts exactly :rolleyes:

    Good looking truck there sir.
     
  18. Oct 1, 2014 at 9:11 AM
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    FTFY...

    :D
     
  19. Oct 1, 2014 at 9:15 AM
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    LOL my bad. Didn't bother looking at the quote or user name :D
     
  20. Oct 1, 2014 at 9:20 AM
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    I have mixed feelings on that grill, i really don't like the chrome rivets, I'd be a fan if it were color matched and monochrome I think....
     

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