Grillcraft grill?

Kjsayers · 02-11-2008, 08:24 AM

I just recieved my new Grillcraft grill from the ToyotaNation group buy. I was wondering for the ones that have installed the grill if you just installed over or cut out the center and mounted? Which would be suggested?

lsocoee · 02-11-2008, 08:28 AM

I'm planning on cutting out my grill. I've seen people that left their grill and it is pretty easy to see through the grill.

wormhole7 · 02-11-2008, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Kjsayers

I just recieved my new Grillcraft grill from the ToyotaNation group buy. I was wondering for the ones that have installed the grill if you just installed over or cut out the center and mounted? Which would be suggested?

I cut my old one out, upper and lower. Cutting also makes it easier to drill the mounting holes and attach the screws. I admit it was a bit scary to take a saw to my new truck though.

PatheticJoe · 02-11-2008, 04:42 PM

I cut mine out and the screws were still a little tough to get in, I can't imagine it with the old one still there. It also looks much better.

Shiftin2Sixth · 02-11-2008, 04:51 PM

Cut it. the grill wont fit flush with the old one there

CNW · 02-11-2008, 07:29 PM

Chop away. There is not other way.

Craig

nd · 02-12-2008, 05:51 AM

you gotta cut it, that is the main thing that has kept me from getting a mesh grill.... i'm terrified of cutting up my truck

007Tacoma · 02-12-2008, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ndcouch

you gotta cut it, that is the main thing that has kept me from getting a mesh grill.... i'm terrified of cutting up my truck

That is why I got a second grill for the Satoshi Grill Mod. I can take as long as I need to build it, and if I screw it up my truck still looks great. Plus, I can go back to stock anytime I want.

lsocoee · 02-12-2008, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 007Tacoma

That is why I got a second grill for the Satoshi Grill Mod. I can take as long as I need to build it, and if I screw it up my truck still looks great. Plus, I can go back to stock anytime I want.

That's why I bought the grill craft grill. I'm planning on attempting the deep dish grill, but if I can't get it to look good, then I'll just install the grillcraft. I figure I can sell the grillcraft for $130, so I won't be out anything if I decide not to install it.

maverick491 · 02-12-2008, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 007Tacoma

That is why I got a second grill for the Satoshi Grill Mod. I can take as long as I need to build it, and if I screw it up my truck still looks great. Plus, I can go back to stock anytime I want.

Satoshi Grill Mod??? Please explain further or throw me a link. Is this the one that sits further back and more closely resembles the FJ grills?

lsocoee · 02-12-2008, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by maverick491

Satoshi Grill Mod??? Please explain further or throw me a link. Is this the one that sits further back and more closely resembles the FJ grills?

Yeah, that's what I am planning. It is similar to the V8 Tacoma grill.

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=212429

PatheticJoe · 02-12-2008, 05:20 PM

^ That looks good but a lot more work and definately more skill.

007Tacoma · 02-13-2008, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by maverick491

Satoshi Grill Mod??? Please explain further or throw me a link. Is this the one that sits further back and more closely resembles the FJ grills?

Check this out...

http://4runners.org/writeups/satoshi/index.html

I plan on doing this to my "second" grill, but I am going to try to put recessed lights in the grill (if I am so skilled). It will look similar to the new Mustang GT grill.

wormhole7 · 02-13-2008, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 007Tacoma

Check this out...

http://4runners.org/writeups/satoshi/index.html

I plan on doing this to my "second" grill, but I am going to try to put recessed lights in the grill (if I am so skilled). It will look similar to the new Mustang GT grill.

That looks awsome.Be sure to post pictures when you get it done.

nd · 02-13-2008, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 007Tacoma

Check this out...

http://4runners.org/writeups/satoshi/index.html

I plan on doing this to my "second" grill, but I am going to try to put recessed lights in the grill (if I am so skilled). It will look similar to the new Mustang GT grill.

I think its so cute that your modding the hell out of your truck to compensate for not having a V6 or 4wheel drive. You just keep doing what your doing 007! Maybe one day you can have a big engine and a 4x4 and not have to overcompensate with a bunch of mods

Motorkopf · 02-13-2008, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ndcouch

I think its so cute that your modding the hell out of your truck to compensate for not having a V6 or 4wheel drive. You just keep doing what your doing 007! Maybe one day you can have a big engine and a 4x4 and not have to overcompensate with a bunch of mods

I think it's so cute that you had to get a V6 4X4 to compensate for your small wee wee

ha ha

nd · 02-13-2008, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Motorkopf

I think it's so cute that you had to get a V6 4X4 to compensate for your small wee wee

ha ha

I think you are misinformed. i had to have the power from the V6 to haul it around

007Tacoma · 02-13-2008, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ndcouch

I think its so cute that your modding the hell out of your truck to compensate for not having a V6 or 4wheel drive. You just keep doing what your doing 007! Maybe one day you can have a big engine and a 4x4 and not have to overcompensate with a bunch of mods

Maybe, but this is more fun.

Motorkopf · 02-13-2008, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ndcouch

I think you are misinformed. i had to have the power from the V6 to haul it around

touché

Kjsayers · 02-14-2008, 01:39 PM

What is the best tool to cut the grill out with?

02-11-2008, 08:24 AM	#1
Kjsayers Junior Member Joined: Aug 2007, #2546 Posts: 28 07 Tacoma D-Cab LB 4x4 Black 2007 Double Cab Automatic	Grillcraft grill? I just recieved my new Grillcraft grill from the ToyotaNation group buy. I was wondering for the ones that have installed the grill if you just installed over or cut out the center and mounted? Which would be suggested?

02-11-2008, 04:42 PM	#4
PatheticJoe Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #2943 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 299 07 Prerunner SR5 TRD Sport - Access Cab 2007 Access Cab Automatic	I cut mine out and the screws were still a little tough to get in, I can't imagine it with the old one still there. It also looks much better. __________________ 1.25" front lift, Pioneer DEH-P4900iB, 8" JL sub and JL Amp, Grillcraft Mesh Grill, Aftermarket Black Headlights, Debadged, Westin Nerf Bars.

02-11-2008, 07:29 PM	#6
CNW Senior Member Joined: Nov 2007, #3362 Location: Colorado Rockies Gender: Male Posts: 109 4x4, Radiant Red, Chrome Wheels, Tonneau 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 Supercharged	Chop Chop away. There is not other way. Craig __________________ Tacoma 2008 4x4, Double Cab, TRD Sports Package, Supercharged MD V-Drive Chrome Wheels Gaylord x2000 Tonneau Cover

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PatheticJoe Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #2943 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 299 07 Prerunner SR5 TRD Sport - Access Cab 2007 Access Cab Automatic	^ That looks good but a lot more work and definately more skill. __________________ 1.25" front lift, Pioneer DEH-P4900iB, 8" JL sub and JL Amp, Grillcraft Mesh Grill, Aftermarket Black Headlights, Debadged, Westin Nerf Bars.

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Shiftin2Sixth What!? Joined: Oct 2007, #3316 Location: Chino, Ca Age: 28 Gender: Dude Posts: 32 06 4x4 TRD-OF Super White 2006 Double Cab Manual V6 BHLM, Black Badges by SockMonkey, TRD shortshifter, 4x4 Switch light, Scion Radio, Grillcraft Grill, Wheelers Steelies, Leveling kit, TRD exhaust, Lightbar with KC's, lots of other stuff	Cut it. the grill wont fit flush with the old one there

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Kjsayers Junior Member Joined: Aug 2007, #2546 Posts: 28 07 Tacoma D-Cab LB 4x4 Black 2007 Double Cab Automatic	What is the best tool to cut the grill out with?

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