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DIY: 2012 Satoshi-style Grille Modification

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by ag96, Feb 17, 2012.

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  1. Feb 21, 2012 at 1:20 PM
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    Surfside77

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    Quick question, where did you get the mesh? And how exactly did you install your grill lights (any pics of install?), you have me motivated, please share! Thnx
     
    Surfside77, Feb 21, 2012
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  2. Mar 2, 2012 at 1:26 PM
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    Hey what kind of 3in lift do you have? Thanks
     
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  3. Mar 2, 2012 at 2:05 PM
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    i got a 2012 and just may butcher it. please lmk too


    **edit, nevermind, went back and re-read
    customcargrills.com
     
    tango down, Mar 2, 2012
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  4. Mar 16, 2013 at 8:47 PM
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    Great looking grill!
     
    OmegaQuest, Mar 16, 2013
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  5. Mar 21, 2013 at 7:02 AM
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    Sub'd for future endeavors!
     
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  6. Aug 8, 2013 at 11:20 AM
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    How did you mount the lights?
     
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  7. Oct 17, 2013 at 11:26 AM
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    I'm thinking about doing the same to my 2012, I will prob do it over the weekend within the next couple weeks since I dont really wanna fork over the $$$ to keep an extra grill around, but ive subbed this thread and will post any followups if/when I do!
     
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  8. Oct 17, 2013 at 4:06 PM
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    Great job! Could you post a few close up photos where the mesh and grill meet?
     
    vssman, Oct 17, 2013
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