Did a few exterior mods to the Y2K *pics

[00EBV8]

I wanted to add a few tasteful (subtle) mods to my Eddie Bauer. Ended up with a T-Rex billet grill and shorty antenna.
I chose the T-Rex because it fits behind the shell of the stock grill, and has 17 bars as opposed to the typical 8-12. I didn't like the look of the others because you could see the brackets behind the grill, and just looked cheap IMHO.
I also wanted to get rid of the three story tall stock antenna, which was bare metal, and stuck out like a sore thumb. I now have a 12' that is satin black.
I'm pretty pleased over all. I will say the instructions that came with the grill are worthless. I would also say make sure you have time, a steady hand, and a good die grinder to do the job.

and the antenna....

 

[obie]

Looks clean, how much did you have to trim away?

 

[FIND]

Looks good, you should do the lower grill too.

 

[00EBV8]

Looks clean, how much did you have to trim away?

Basically all of the bottom and the sides. You have to leave two tabs on the bottom the screw the grill to. The top just needs to be totally flat. I'm referring to the gray area BEHIND the chrome line on the grill.

 

[00EBV8]

Looks good, you should do the lower grill too.

Yeah a buddy said the same thing, T-rex stopped making them so I will have to find another brand for the bumper :/

 

[FIND]

The ones on e-bay aren't bad. I know a couple people in town who got them and they turned out fine.

 

[01STrunner]

I agree with doing the lower grille to match. Thats one clean ex!

 

[00EBV8]

I agree with doing the lower grille to match. Thats one clean ex!

Thanks! I really like it, this is my second, 2nd Gen. I just prefer them (and the 5.0).

Does anyone know whats involved with doing the bumper insert? Will the bumper cover have to come off? I was looking inside there and there isn't any room to drill the mount holes.