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New Grill installed

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by theclaw15, Apr 11, 2016.

  1. Apr 11, 2016 at 5:19 PM
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    theclaw15

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    3" lift on AE HARDROCK - SERIES 016 - GLOSS BLACK AND MILLED with 33' Toyo MTs Black window deflectors Custom car grills Perf. SS flat black mesh upper and lower grill with TOYOTA lettering
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    Just installed new grill both upper and lower, although you can't really see the lower. I got the grill and letters from customcargrills.com for just under $150.
    Install took about 3-4 hours. with letter alignment.(Not counting cure time for the glue)
    Its not a perfect install but I don't think you can tell where I messed up(At least I hope not)
    Over all I'm pretty happy how it turned out. Really makes the truck stand out.
     
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  2. Apr 11, 2016 at 5:22 PM
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    GHOST SHIP

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    Looks good! BTW, I like how you blocked your license plate in the picture, but your avatar is the same picture with the plates showing. *Might want to clean that up.
     
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  3. Apr 11, 2016 at 5:25 PM
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    Installed Overhead Compass and Temperature Display along with outside temperature sensor and wiring; LED lights reverse backup; LED license plate lights; Added GTA Bluetooth Audio kit to stock radio for iphone audio; Spare tire steel braided air hose extension connection to rear bumper; Installed new headlights along with new bulbs PIAA H4 XTreme and for fog lights PIAA H10 XTreme bulbs. Installed new hood with "hood-scoop". Installed Predator Side Steps. Replaced front chrome grill with customized color matched (Desert Sand Mica) grill with added TOYOTA lettering (also in matched color), installed and secured tailgate anti-theft devices. Also installed a new external TPMS monitor for all 4 tires.
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  4. Apr 11, 2016 at 5:25 PM
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    Very nice. Matt is awesome to deal with and they have great products.

    Steve
     
  5. Apr 11, 2016 at 5:28 PM
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    theclaw15

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    haha thanks for the heads up...
     
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  6. Apr 11, 2016 at 5:30 PM
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    Just looking out for you. I don't show my plates either. Which mesh style did you go with for the grill? How long was the install time. They recently redid their install video on the site and have it in real-time with a clock in the corner, but it's being installed by one of their guys that has installed a bunch of grills so he's still fast.
     
  7. Apr 11, 2016 at 5:39 PM
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    theclaw15

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    3" lift on AE HARDROCK - SERIES 016 - GLOSS BLACK AND MILLED with 33' Toyo MTs Black window deflectors Custom car grills Perf. SS flat black mesh upper and lower grill with TOYOTA lettering
    I got the Perf. SS in flat black.
    The install was fairly simple with the new vid that they have up. I had the old grill cut and the new one ready to glue under an hour. The letter alignment took me about an hour. After it was said and done about 2.5-3 hours to cut and glue everything. Then another 24 hrs for the glue to cure.
    The only part that i kinda messed up was that I didn't seat the mesh flush on the bottom so there's a small gap. Only noticeable up close.
     
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  8. Apr 11, 2016 at 5:42 PM
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    Good deal! BTW: Welcome to TW! :cheers:
     
  9. Apr 11, 2016 at 6:24 PM
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    Looks good!
     

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