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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by vtragweed, Dec 15, 2008.

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which grill looks better with lights behind them

  1. T-Rex (top)

    300 vote(s)
    35.8%

  2. Grillcraft (bottom)

    538 vote(s)
    64.2%
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  1. Jan 13, 2009 at 9:22 AM
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    Bassetdad

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    I voted for the T-Rex.....Installed mine years ago on my 01 :)
     
    Bassetdad, Jan 13, 2009
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  2. Jan 13, 2009 at 9:26 AM
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    i voted for grillecraft because that is what i have...
     
    RedruM29, Jan 13, 2009
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  3. Jan 14, 2009 at 10:10 AM
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    Why the regrets? I'm just wondering because I have not installed a new grill yet, so I just wanted to know if there are any negatives to having a mesh grill.
     
    Teufel Hunden, Jan 14, 2009
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  4. Jan 16, 2009 at 4:45 AM
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    It's the wife's T4R so it's stock
    Oops... looks like I mis-spoke... sometimes I've regretted getting the billet grill (in my sig) because I like the Grillcraft mesh grills too -- it depends on my mood really.

    There aren't any negatives to either grill in my opinion.
     
    Delmarva, Jan 16, 2009
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  5. Jan 16, 2009 at 7:45 AM
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    Correct me if I'm wrong. The T-rex is stainless steel mesh and the Grill-Craft is regular steel mesh. Is this right?
     
    Rayzr, Jan 16, 2009
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  6. Jan 16, 2009 at 7:46 AM
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    It's the wife's T4R so it's stock
    don't know for sure, but always assumed the T-Rex was aluminum.
     
    Delmarva, Jan 16, 2009
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  7. Jan 16, 2009 at 7:52 AM
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    Anybody know for sure? That would be important to me.
     
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  8. Jan 16, 2009 at 8:20 AM
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    Well I can tell you that the grillcraft is steel mesh, it is strong as hell as for the other I have no idea.
     
    JJ Customs, Jan 16, 2009
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  9. Jan 16, 2009 at 8:50 AM
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    Here's mine after I painted it. T-rex is made of aluminum. I also agree with Delmarva, I some times wish I had the grillcraft mesh grill but I still like mine!;) Grillcrafts are kind of pricey to and they don't come in a 5-piece like the t-rex.
     
    DeeKay21, Jan 16, 2009
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  10. Jan 16, 2009 at 12:40 PM
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    Does the Grillcraft seem to be strong, ridgid. Any problem with flexing? Is the powdercoat finnish holding up?
     
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  11. Jan 16, 2009 at 9:42 PM
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    Dude I dare you to bend the grillcraft! Mine is holding up awesome!!
     
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  12. Jan 16, 2009 at 11:09 PM
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    I bought the T-Rex grill. I havent gotten around to installing the bumper and hoodscoop inserts, but here's the main part. .. It's a very solid grill powdercoated in black :)

    l_e56195cbc2db48058083da70e08cca29_8bf3926995562dde5bca45c93eea6a30ce8e9461.png
     
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  13. Jan 17, 2009 at 9:24 AM
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    It's the wife's T4R so it's stock
    ^^
    lol - the bumper & scoop inserts are the easiest part... :D

    looks good :thumbsup:
     
    Delmarva, Jan 17, 2009
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  14. Jan 17, 2009 at 5:06 PM
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    Yeah and word of advise for you. Don't take the scoop apart! Just use bigger screws that will catch the stock scoop grill.:eek:
     
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  15. Jan 17, 2009 at 9:19 PM
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    Grillcraft is really easy to clean too!!
     
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  16. Jan 17, 2009 at 10:38 PM
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    Nice!!! Looks real good!!!;)
     
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  17. Jan 18, 2009 at 7:08 AM
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    Here's a pic of my grillcraft, easy install no problems at all with it.
    [​IMG]
     
    Dcrooks84, Jan 18, 2009
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  18. Jan 18, 2009 at 11:26 AM
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    It's the wife's T4R so it's stock
    looks nice... :thumbsup:
     
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  19. Jan 18, 2009 at 1:13 PM
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    Yea, i know it's easy, it was about 9 or 10ish at night, didn't feel like working any later.
     
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  20. Jan 18, 2009 at 1:14 PM
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    It's the wife's T4R so it's stock
    lol... I know what you're talking about... trust me... :D
     
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