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Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Maryland
Posts: 161
Real Name: John
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Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Maryland
Posts: 161
Real Name: John
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Custom GRILLE!
Finally I had some time so I was able to installed my DB CUSTOMZ front grille. I did have to cut the inside out of the Stock Grille Then just bolt the Custom Grille into the frame. The Grille had tabs for you to bolt it in as well as 2 hooks at the bottom corner. I did have to drill holes so the tabs can be attached.
I cut the center of the grill out by using a reciprocating saw to cut the most of it. To trim it down I used shears. I didn't cut it all the way down to the frame fearing that I need the nubs to help stabilized the custom grille. That's why you see the extra pieces sticking in the second picture.
Its relatively straight forward, the first problem I had was just the rust from the nut that made it a little difficult to take off the grille. The 2nd difficulty was connecting to a powers source. After talking to DB Customs I connected the wires to the Marker Lights. I traced the wires up / down the hood under that padding, then extended it on the driver side of the fender and brought it back up front to the marker light on the driver side. I just tapped into the power.
Really like the way it looks. If I get a chance I'll get some pic at night. it lights up really well.
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2008 V6 4x4 Sports Edition / Build Thread/ FJ Off Road Package, 265/70/17, 2012 FJ Wheels, Husky Liner, LED bulbs, Spare Bumper -current////// SOLD Past vehicles:1996 V8 Landcruiser Rebuilt; 1988 Jeep Wrangler- 2 inch lift with 33' tires; 1976 Jeep CJ 7 (inline 6) - Frame off restoration
Last edited by blackjackck; 01-11-2020 at 06:42 PM.
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