hehe, i did that same thing last weekend. i really didnt think it through at all though. the exterior looks really professional looking. but under the hood is a mess.

 

StressboyD:

Looks good. I got my grille kit from Country Craft. I think I paid around 50 for it. It's not the mesh.

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look'n good.

 

Thanks Guys! I was really easy thanks to pimptopia

 

stress,
i got the same instructions from pimptopia about a year ago. really cheap flashy upgrade.

 

Looks Good J_C

 

I did mine yesterday! Kinda dark in the pic! I used Hot Glue for mine! :smokin:

 

Aloha Fellaz:

Looks damn good in here. I got mine on the way, should be in Hawaii sometime next week. I got the one that sit in of the old grill...I like mine to stick out, catches more sun givers more glare...will post pic later.

 

Can some explain how the hood latch extentsion works....I'm going to have to do soon once my new grill gets here.

 

Haven't done it yet - but from what I understand you drill a hole in your existing hood latch. Run either a rod or a cable down to the bottom of the grill. I believe pimptopia suggests a bicicle cable because of the flexibility and it saves you from needing the PVC that other people use. If you go the PVC route, run the rod down the PVC, attach the PVC to the grill using zip-ties or something, then put a key ring, or another bend on the bottom of the rod so you can pull it easily.

As I said, haven't done it but that's what I THINK you're supposed to do.

Good luck. Take some pics and post 'em - I like to see what this kind of stuff looks like.

 

Mahalo KingS....I sure will take some shotz there slick, appreciate the info.

 

What is the deal with the hood latch extension?

 

When you put in grille inserts, the secondary hood release handle usually is blocked. This mod lowers it.

 

Really! Didn't have that problem with mine! Trying to decide if I want to paint them the color of the truck. What do you all think?

 

you have to be creative on this one. If you paint your insert it might not stand out as much. unless that's what your looking for????

 

Rock, he's not sure what he wants.

What is the deal with the hood latch extension?

 

Just wondering why some mention the latch extension and mine didn't need it!

 

because with a speed grille insert you can't put your meat hooks through the small holes. you can opt to use a screw driver. my SS kit came with a T-handle so no worries

 

Most grille kits come with the handle extension, or instructions on how to make one.

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