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Quality of Parts Geek grille?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Tomasb1339, Feb 5, 2011.

  1. Feb 5, 2011 at 6:34 PM
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    Tomasb1339

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    6" Pro Comp Red Badges Satoshi Grille Westin Bull Bar
    Ordered a grill from Parts Geek to make my own Satoshi but wondered if anyone else bought one from them and how is the quality.
     
  2. Feb 5, 2011 at 7:15 PM
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    Richard Cranium

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    I got mine this week and have been working on my Satoshi today. I suppose the quality is fine, but it's not exactly the same quality as an OEM piece. The plastic seems quite a bit more brittle and cheap but it's turning out just fine.
     
  3. Feb 5, 2011 at 8:49 PM
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    I'd be curious over time if they get more brittle.
     
  4. Feb 6, 2011 at 11:56 AM
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    How are you doing it? Fiberglass or epoxy a piece of plastic?
     
  5. Feb 6, 2011 at 5:33 PM
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    Richard Cranium

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    I went the fiberglass route. 1/4" hex bolts w/ one nut under the FG to keep the bolt level then a lock washer and another bolt to hold in the mesh
     
  6. Feb 8, 2011 at 8:58 PM
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    Tomasb1339

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    How is the grille coming out? I got mine in yesterday and cut it out today. Ill finish this weekend but so far so good. I dropped the truck off at the shop to get lifted.
     

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