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BlaisBrosTacos '08 Reg Cab 4x4 Build and Adventures

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by Blais03, Sep 1, 2016.

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    Bolt on. I don't want to weld to a Toyota frame. or have anything that could affect a future frame replacement if that ever comes back around.
     
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    I have seen those in person on a friends truck.
     
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    ive been eyeing those grilles on Amazon. how do you like it? is it good quality? ive noticed most of them are that brand, do you have a link for that grill specifically? i dont want to cheap out and be disappointing
     
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    what were your thoughts? Id love a quick review.
     
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    I got my grille on Ebay. It was around $90-$100. The grille itself is good quality. I do suggest taking the hood/grille gasket off the factory grille and drilling holes in the new grille and putting the factory gasket on the new grille. Easy to do, I did it myself. Small holes and quick drills. ABS is the material. That's what kind of plastic it is.

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/GSP-Black-H...5-11-Toyota-/191967122996?hash=item2cb221d634
     
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    They looked pretty good. I didn't really inspect the welds closely. The diameter of the tube used was good, beefy looking. He has the ones with the kick out. The kick out is more like a bump in the back, great for a step platform, but may get hung up on a tree, etc.
    Remember, they are bolted to the cab and not the frame, so you wouldn't want to hit anything major with them or it would do some damage.
     
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    i've only been looking at the inserts. i didn't even see this option. how does the paint match? is your truck a Black sand pearl?
     
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    My Truck is Black Sand Pearl and Honestly it doesnt match the black paint because its not BSP. Its just black. I like it though. It goes well with the bumpers and whatnot.
     
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    They do mount to the factory running board mounting locations.
     
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    Yes.
     
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    i couldn't tell from the pictures. is it noticeable in person? honestly a whole new grille and surround for that much isnt really that bad.
     
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    I like it. Ill take an up-close picture for you in a few minutes.
     
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    sweet thanks
     
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    So they're basically steps made to look like sliders?
     
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    Yes, the bolt-ons are a "slider" step and the weld-ons are fully functional sliders.
     
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    IMG_1166.jpg
     
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    Theyre sliders for "light offroading" Theyre just not made to support the weight of the truck.
     
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    I wont get the kick outs I dont think.
     
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    looks good, not as noticeable as i would think
     
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