mettermaxima
03-23-2008, 01:38 PM
After researching and looking online for a while for a grill for my 4Runner, I found the
JAOS Grill
http://www.burtmanindustries.com/zoomprod.php?id=4run_jbillet_99-02
looks great but way too expensive for me just for a grill
the Burtman Industries Billet grill and shell
http://www.burtmanindustries.com/zoomprod.php?id=4run_tbilet_99_02_f
another nice billet grill but too expensive also
Then I found the T-Rex Billet grill and shell
http://www.go-fast-parts.com/600717.html
Very nice also I thought about getting this one
Then I decided to make my own I went on Ebay
http://motors.search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZsaintsurfer25
and bought a mesh grill made for a 04-08 4Runner and I modified it to the grill of my year 4Runner 99-02
The stock grill is held in place by 6 clips, I then used the steel wire that the seller sent with the mesh overlay pieces to attach it to my stock grill, I used my dremel tool to cut small slits in the grill from behind to help the wire “bite” into the shell for added security, then I put silicone over each spot to help with vibration the whole process took me about an hour after cutting the grill to make it fit then I paint the grill the same as I painted my calipers and drums I used poster board so now I have a template if anyone wants to try this just let me know I will be glad to help.
Before
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/1/web/2677000-2677999/2677564_26.jpg
Tools To Cut Wire Mesh
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/1/web/2677000-2677999/2677564_52.jpg
Painted/Template
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/1/web/2677000-2677999/2677564_53.jpg
Dremel Notches
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/1/web/2677000-2677999/2677564_54.jpg
Steel Wire
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/1/web/2677000-2677999/2677564_55.jpg
After, Finished-Rolling Thunder Grill Mod
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/1/web/2677000-2677999/2677564_56.jpg
JAOS Grill
http://www.burtmanindustries.com/zoomprod.php?id=4run_jbillet_99-02
looks great but way too expensive for me just for a grill
the Burtman Industries Billet grill and shell
http://www.burtmanindustries.com/zoomprod.php?id=4run_tbilet_99_02_f
another nice billet grill but too expensive also
Then I found the T-Rex Billet grill and shell
http://www.go-fast-parts.com/600717.html
Very nice also I thought about getting this one
Then I decided to make my own I went on Ebay
http://motors.search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZsaintsurfer25
and bought a mesh grill made for a 04-08 4Runner and I modified it to the grill of my year 4Runner 99-02
The stock grill is held in place by 6 clips, I then used the steel wire that the seller sent with the mesh overlay pieces to attach it to my stock grill, I used my dremel tool to cut small slits in the grill from behind to help the wire “bite” into the shell for added security, then I put silicone over each spot to help with vibration the whole process took me about an hour after cutting the grill to make it fit then I paint the grill the same as I painted my calipers and drums I used poster board so now I have a template if anyone wants to try this just let me know I will be glad to help.
Before
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/1/web/2677000-2677999/2677564_26.jpg
Tools To Cut Wire Mesh
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/1/web/2677000-2677999/2677564_52.jpg
Painted/Template
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/1/web/2677000-2677999/2677564_53.jpg
Dremel Notches
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/1/web/2677000-2677999/2677564_54.jpg
Steel Wire
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/1/web/2677000-2677999/2677564_55.jpg
After, Finished-Rolling Thunder Grill Mod
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/1/web/2677000-2677999/2677564_56.jpg