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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. May 16, 2011 at 6:27 PM
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    Brandon9402

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    noob question here.. but when the stock grill is replaced with something mesh or billet, how exactly do you get to the hood latch?:confused:
     
    Brandon9402, May 16, 2011
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  2. May 17, 2011 at 7:14 PM
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    mountainprimat2

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    I love my Grillecraft, but personally I'm not a fan of lights behind grilles. Grillecraft for sure tho
     
    mountainprimat2, May 17, 2011
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  3. May 24, 2011 at 4:21 PM
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    I am going to hydro dip my stock grill real tree camo. 100$
     
    k9cop, May 24, 2011
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  4. May 24, 2011 at 4:25 PM
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    Ak truckin, May 24, 2011
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  5. May 27, 2011 at 9:01 AM
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    BroliathTRD, May 27, 2011
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  6. Jun 10, 2011 at 12:12 AM
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    I'd say go with a Bear Grylls.
     
    KodiakToyTRD, Jun 10, 2011
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  7. Jun 10, 2011 at 1:03 AM
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    hoosiertaco, Jun 10, 2011
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  8. Jun 24, 2011 at 7:44 PM
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    I don't like the flush mount look of the mesh grille. Mesh should to be sunken in, not flush. I like the black T-rex tho, looks nice ...
     
    Fightnfire, Jun 24, 2011
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  9. Jun 24, 2011 at 11:23 PM
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    Really? Why yes that is a noob question. Stick your fingers under the hood after its popped, the same latch is there.
     
    brian, Jun 24, 2011
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  10. Aug 9, 2011 at 3:40 PM
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    HomerTaco, Aug 9, 2011
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  11. Aug 9, 2011 at 3:44 PM
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    Your truck looks like its squeezing its legs together because it has to pee really bad
     
    DPR921, Aug 9, 2011
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  12. Aug 9, 2011 at 9:43 PM
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    grillcraft for me
     
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  13. Sep 17, 2011 at 6:29 PM
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    I think the grillcraft makes a good look.
     
    Tin Knocker, Sep 17, 2011
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  14. Sep 18, 2011 at 1:17 AM
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    I was like wow all this time i could of stuck my hand through the grill:D :eek:
     
    Tigahshark, Sep 18, 2011
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