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Anybody Use This Aftermarket Grill?...Slid off Road

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Deere9798, Mar 28, 2015.

  1. Mar 28, 2015 at 9:02 AM
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    Deere9798

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  2. Mar 28, 2015 at 11:06 AM
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    try the for sale section, lots of parts there
     
  3. Mar 28, 2015 at 11:17 AM
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    Snowman

    Snowman I have a problem for your solution…

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    I dont know if mine is that specific brand but it's a cheap chinese replacement. I painted it to match and it is perfect. No issues with fitment or quality that I could see.
     
  4. Mar 28, 2015 at 1:01 PM
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    Thanks that is just what I wanted to know. Snowman you rock!!
    Thanks again,
    Charlie
     
  5. Mar 28, 2015 at 3:30 PM
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    Damn the black ice, it'll just sneak up on you and rob you blind!
     
  6. Mar 28, 2015 at 5:38 PM
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    So right. I was driving 35mph on a 55mph because I knew it would be a little slippery. Next thing I know I begin to fishtail violently and slide at a 90 degree angle into a 4 1/2 foot deep ditch.As soon as it went in I turned off the engine. The truck dropped onto the two frame rails and crushed the front bumper and grill but thats it. Very Lucky. About 1 minute after I go in a guy pulls alongside in a lifted Chevy and asks if I have a strap. We get it hooked up and after two tries my truck pops out of the ditch. The truck starts right up and I drive it home.

    -Charlie
     
  7. Mar 28, 2015 at 5:46 PM
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    I have that grille on my truck and I have no complaints. It comes in a mega sized box, but thats really it. I'd say buy it!
     
  8. Mar 28, 2015 at 5:49 PM
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    I took yours and snowmans advice and pulled the trigger. Thanks guys.
    Thanks,
    Charlie
     

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