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Billet or mesh grille? What to choose

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by schecter517, May 15, 2014.

  1. May 15, 2014 at 4:47 PM
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    schecter517

    schecter517 [OP] MX4LYFE

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    So I can't decide what grille to get for my baby. I had a black billet on my 1st gen and I loved it. Looked so good, but my buddy has a black mesh on his taco and it looks awesome. So I'm torn on what to get. If you got pics you can share so I can see that would be awesome in helping me choose. Thanks guys!
     
  2. May 15, 2014 at 5:52 PM
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    eliasj7

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  3. May 15, 2014 at 6:55 PM
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    Check out my gallery. I have black mesh from customcargrills.com
     
  4. May 15, 2014 at 7:01 PM
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    Hit up homertaco, Craig is the man for grills :thumbsup:
     
  5. May 15, 2014 at 7:09 PM
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  6. May 15, 2014 at 7:09 PM
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    Thanks for info guys I'll check it out!
     
  7. May 15, 2014 at 7:27 PM
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    mainewoodsballer

    mainewoodsballer YESSAHBUD...heyut

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  8. May 16, 2014 at 5:20 AM
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    I have the custom car grills mesh.

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  9. May 16, 2014 at 7:31 PM
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  10. May 16, 2014 at 7:31 PM
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    Guess I'm goin grillcraft!
     
  11. May 16, 2014 at 9:10 PM
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    So did you just buy the mesh, cut out the original grill, then then JBWeld, bondo, ect the mesh to the grill?

    Do you mind telling me how you did this? Your grill looks awesome
     
  12. May 17, 2014 at 5:23 AM
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    I decided to go chrome billet (5-pc) on my Silver Streak Mica street Pre-Runner (TRD #1). It's not mounted yet, but is installed in a freshly-repainted frame...cut out the center with Dremel and hand files. Mounts with four, attached tabs via SS screws/Nyloc nuts.

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  14. May 17, 2014 at 7:51 AM
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    Looks good! I've always liked the billet too
     
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    Wattapunk Stay lifted my friends !

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    Billet for me. Front end and wheels/tires have changed but grill stayed the same.

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