'01 Billet Grille Install?

WhyNotFab · Sep 11, 2010

Searched quite a bit and found this, but the pics are gone.. anyone happen to have pics or more tips? I was going to put it on today.. but I think I'm going to wait.

PN: T85465A
01~04 Toyota Tacoma - 1-pc Cover 3 holes Billet Grille

Note: Instruction for billet grille also applies to stainless steel grille.
Open hood and remove 3 screws, pull turn signals forward (may be very tight). Remove lens. Press fingers down on stock fasteners, pull forward under lower outer headlight with snap fastener; pull out until shell is released. Tape off chrome area, so no scratches in shell; always lay shell on soft clean surface.
Trim lower and sides of stock grill at base of stock bars; at the top keep ¼ of bar that stock mount is located from (see picture 1). Mark from chrome trim back 5/8 inch from bottom and sides of shell, trim shell (see picture 2), saving center mount.
(See picture 3) Drill hole in cross of side ports, trim out cross bars of shell from back side, sand outer edge approximately 1/8 inch remaining from outside use straight edge, sanding remaining edge down till straight edge touches 5/8 inch main opening to 1/8 inch outer opening. Factory supports in shell may need trimming to allow grill to rest flush with sides of center opening and end opening at the same time. (Recommend you take your time to insure grill sits well in openings.)
(See picture 4) Lower mounts of stock shell should be level for lower mounts of grill, upper mounts should have ¼ inch (see picture 5) of upper stock trimmed, mount with 5/8 inch remaining to follow side trim of 5/8 inch.
With grill shell facing down insert grill, trim any and all factory supports not allowing grill to rest at face 5/8 inch trim line (see picture 5). Remove grill and sand all edges in opening with 120 grit sand paper. Spray with flat black trim paint (available at auto body supply stores).
With grill shell face down, insert grill mark and drill holes for slotted tabs in the outer upper and lower mounts, press down on grill; install ¼ inch twenty bolts and nuts. Tighten and turn over to make sure grill is forward in the opening.
(See picture 6) Hood latch needs to be bent facing up and the end bent back as in picture. Hold latch firmly when modifying.
Reinstall shell and grille hood latch; should be flush with top of grill shell.

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RPain · Sep 11, 2010

i brought mine to a shop and they did it for 30 bucks. too lazy haha

jesus · Sep 11, 2010

WhyNotFab[OP] initial post: ↑

Searched quite a bit and found this, but the pics are gone.. anyone happen to have pics or more tips? I was going to put it on today.. but I think I'm going to wait.
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cant see pics

WhyNotFab · Sep 11, 2010

That's why I posted to ask, the pics were dead from long ago

MowTaco · Sep 11, 2010

If you click on the build link in my signature, you can see the billet install I did. I didn't take any detailed pictures of the actual mounting of the grille but if yours is the same as mine it's pretty simple. Is there anything specifically you're having trouble understanding?

WhyNotFab · Sep 12, 2010

Mine covers the 2 little openings to the sides of the grille as well, I just wanted to check first with everyone who's done them before on how much to cut, and if there was any tips to not mess up/get a better fit. I think I'll paint the chrome shell too once I put the new grille in.. Thanks!

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