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Grillcraft grill?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Kjsayers, Feb 11, 2008.

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  1. Feb 11, 2008 at 9:24 AM
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    I just recieved my new Grillcraft grill from the ToyotaNation group buy. I was wondering for the ones that have installed the grill if you just installed over or cut out the center and mounted? Which would be suggested?
     
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  2. Feb 11, 2008 at 9:28 AM
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    I'm planning on cutting out my grill. I've seen people that left their grill and it is pretty easy to see through the grill.
     
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  3. Feb 11, 2008 at 5:02 PM
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    I cut my old one out, upper and lower. Cutting also makes it easier to drill the mounting holes and attach the screws. I admit it was a bit scary to take a saw to my new truck though.
     
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  4. Feb 11, 2008 at 5:42 PM
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    I cut mine out and the screws were still a little tough to get in, I can't imagine it with the old one still there. It also looks much better.
     
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  5. Feb 11, 2008 at 5:51 PM
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    Cut it. the grill wont fit flush with the old one there
     
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  6. Feb 11, 2008 at 8:29 PM
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    Chop away. There is not other way.

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  7. Feb 12, 2008 at 6:51 AM
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    you gotta cut it, that is the main thing that has kept me from getting a mesh grill.... i'm terrified of cutting up my truck
     
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  8. Feb 12, 2008 at 9:49 AM
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    That is why I got a second grill for the Satoshi Grill Mod. I can take as long as I need to build it, and if I screw it up my truck still looks great. Plus, I can go back to stock anytime I want. :cool:
     
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  9. Feb 12, 2008 at 10:42 AM
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    That's why I bought the grill craft grill. I'm planning on attempting the deep dish grill, but if I can't get it to look good, then I'll just install the grillcraft. I figure I can sell the grillcraft for $130, so I won't be out anything if I decide not to install it.
     
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  10. Feb 12, 2008 at 12:55 PM
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    Satoshi Grill Mod??? Please explain further or throw me a link. Is this the one that sits further back and more closely resembles the FJ grills?
     
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  11. Feb 12, 2008 at 1:11 PM
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    Yeah, that's what I am planning. It is similar to the V8 Tacoma grill.

    http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/showthread.php?t=212429
     
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  12. Feb 12, 2008 at 6:20 PM
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    ^ That looks good but a lot more work and definately more skill.
     
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  13. Feb 13, 2008 at 5:34 AM
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    Check this out...

    http://4runners.org/writeups/satoshi/index.html

    I plan on doing this to my "second" grill, but I am going to try to put recessed lights in the grill (if I am so skilled). It will look similar to the new Mustang GT grill.
     
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  14. Feb 13, 2008 at 7:03 AM
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    That looks awsome.Be sure to post pictures when you get it done.
     
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  15. Feb 13, 2008 at 7:57 AM
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    I think its so cute that your modding the hell out of your truck to compensate for not having a V6 or 4wheel drive. You just keep doing what your doing 007! Maybe one day you can have a big engine and a 4x4 and not have to overcompensate with a bunch of mods :)
     
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  16. Feb 13, 2008 at 8:23 AM
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    I think it's so cute that you had to get a V6 4X4 to compensate for your small wee wee :) ha ha
     
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  17. Feb 13, 2008 at 9:18 AM
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    I think you are misinformed. i had to have the power from the V6 to haul it around :)
     
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  18. Feb 13, 2008 at 11:21 AM
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    Maybe, but this is more fun.
     
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  19. Feb 13, 2008 at 8:24 PM
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    touché ;)
     
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  20. Feb 14, 2008 at 2:39 PM
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    What is the best tool to cut the grill out with?
     
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