Billet Grille Question

[JM03EXP]

Can anyone recommend a billet grille for me? I am looking for a drop in replacement for the stock grille because I plan to run the stock grille in the winter to keep from ruining the billet one. I heard that t-rex is a good one but I'm not sure if I'll have to hack up the stocker or not.

 

[jluv]

T-Rex is badass imo because it has more bars than most other grills, which gives it a tougher look.

However, you WILL have to chop your stock grill up to install the T-Rex.

 

[asimp]

Most grills are a replacement for the original one. I believe T-rex is a complete replacement. I bought mine off Ebay, upper and lower grill.

 

[playtilithrtz]

what do you mean by hack up? i have to cut my grill to take it off (stock)? How much cutting is involved, and difficulty level?

 

[asimp]

No you don't have to cut your grill to take it off. There is 4 bolts at the top of the grill, remove those and the grill comes right off.

 

[jluv]

You have to cut up your stick grill to install a T-Rex. It uses the outside frame of the original grille, but you have to cut out all of the honeycomb grill. It is not a direct replacement. It also comes with horrible installation instructions and a few parts you can't use. In the end, it was all worth it though.

If you want something really simple that just pops in place, DO NOT go with a T-Rex. However, the overlay grills I have seen look like crap.

 

[playtilithrtz]

can anyone post a pic of the t-rex grill, i would like to see it installed

 

[jluv]

can anyone post a pic of the t-rex grill, i would like to see it installed

If I can remember, I will post a pic once I get home tonight.