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2013 stainless steel diamond grille (bolt on/no cutting)

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by hygieneboy, Jul 9, 2013.

  1. Jul 9, 2013 at 2:31 PM
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    hygieneboy

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    I got this on Ebay for a good price. I figured it wouldn't look too bad because I already had stock chrome trim (SR5) And silver wheels. I may paint it flat black if it doesn't grow on me. I wanted some radiator/condenser protection and this was hundreds cheaper than grillecraft and many others.

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    Just a quick question that I haven't seen posted. But with these style overlays how in the world do you open the hood? My release lever is in the middle of my grille and it seems that these grilles would block access to it
     
  8. Jul 9, 2013 at 8:25 PM
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    Pop the hood release lever inside the truck.
    Stick hand between the hood and grill edge slightly to the right of center.
    Release the lever there.

    The grill would look better painted black.
     
  9. Jul 10, 2013 at 5:46 AM
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    I think it looks awesome!
    I love stainless steel; and it looks especially good contrasted with the black

    I still can't figure out every TW Member's total adversion to a steel/chrome finish
     
  11. Jul 10, 2013 at 11:45 PM
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    Not every TW Member, Just those with taste dislike the chrome/Stainless look.

    :p
     

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