Aftermarket "Pro" grill

[Vinsil]

My neighbor sent this to me today.

https://www.bpfabricating.com/colle...14-2015-4runner-pro-grill-mesh-and-bumper-cap

Anyone have one? I like the idea and it's certainly cheaper/better than what Toyota is offering with the aluminum mesh upgrade.

 

[Kashoggio]

My neighbor sent this to me today.

https://www.bpfabricating.com/colle...14-2015-4runner-pro-grill-mesh-and-bumper-cap

Anyone have one? I like the idea and it's certainly cheaper/better than what Toyota is offering with the aluminum mesh upgrade.

It's a filler piece that you would have to fill with body filler to make it look right. You would have a different mesh in the upper part than then lower section.... seems it would be easier to covert to the trd one

 

[Vinsil]

It's a filler piece that you would have to fill with body filler to make it look right. You would have a different mesh in the upper part than then lower section.... seems it would be easier to covert to the trd one

They offer a lower mesh to match the upper.

I thought there was a read where people were trying to do this exact thing, minus the mesh grill...

Oh and I fully agree it would be easier to buy the TRD parts for sure...at near 3 times the cost it better be. I know this wouldn't be for the straight bolt on guys.

 

[cd4pro]

Thanks for posting. I ordered just the grill cap cost $29 shipped. I want to see how well its made before ordering the mesh top half from toyota. I also did not get the letters.

 

[2chains]

Thanks for posting. I ordered just the grill cap cost $29 shipped. I want to see how well its made before ordering the mesh top half from toyota. I also did not get the letters.

Just finishing up my "TRD Pro" mod, where do you see the letters? Any idea what they look like?

 

[cd4pro]

There a drop down that say includes letter for $60. Im going to leave mine blank or and cut vinyl letter later.

 

[minimalist]

I saw this and thought it was awesome especially at that price. Then I looked at the instructions and saw just how much work is required. Ain't got no time for that. If you have the time looks pretty awesome though!

 

[wbpolk]

I would rather just go with the toyota option with the work involved with this one.


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[2chains]

There a drop down that say includes letter for $60. Im going to leave mine blank or and cut vinyl letter later.

hi yes I saw the drop down. Can you tell me the size of the letters? I was interested in how they looked before purchasing.

I'm looking at the fj40 badge when mine is done, lots of sanding...

 

[Shambilambi5]

hi yes I saw the drop down. Can you tell me the size of the letters? I was interested in how they looked before purchasing.

I'm looking at the fj40 badge when mine is done, lots of sanding...

Here is a photo that I received from them when I inquired about the letters. They look very similar to the factory letters and mentioned that they needed to slightly bend them in order to fit the curvature of the panel.

 

[2chains]

Shambilambi5;

Tx for the pic!...I'm going to check back on their site and get an idea of the depth of them.

 

[Matt123]

The letters are 1 3/4's tall and about an 1/8 thick.

 

[dustxking]

I wish the mesh looked more OEM

 

[2chains]

The letters are 1 3/4's tall and about an 1/8 thick.

thanks! Do you think the letters will be tough to bend to the garnish bar shape?

 

[DarkSideGTI]

"Requires bondo"...eek.

 

[617Runner]

I debated this for a while. Then determined that all the time involved was just not worth it. I did auto body for 10 years so it would have been a relatively easy project, but it was much easier to get the Toyota garnish (at a ridiculous price) and stick that on. Much quicker and much less messy. From the pics I have seen it does look good though.

 

[Trail-AMMO]

I can tell you from my own project... the time is a huge part of making something other than the factory snap on cover.

For me, I have more nights and weekends "time" vs. $500 + for a snap on cover and upper grill.

I think I'm aproching about 40hrs into templates and finish work with still final fitment and finish to be done.

-A

 

[Matt123]

thanks! Do you think the letters will be tough to bend to the garnish bar shape?

I just set them on the side of my pal I used to wash the truck with and tapped them with a rubber mallet, worked like a charm.

I can tell you from my own project... the time is a huge part of making something other than the factory snap on cover.

For me, I have more nights and weekends "time" vs. $500 + for a snap on cover and upper grill.

I think I'm aproching about 40hrs into templates and finish work with still final fitment and finish to be done.

-A

The only thing with adding material is that you will need to buy the Pro grill. The TRD pro grill is 1/8 shorter in height to make up for the added material thickness of the pro garnish. This option allows you to retain your factory grill.

 

[trailstandardoffroad]

The only thing with adding material is that you will need to buy the Pro grill. The TRD pro grill is 1/8 shorter in height to make up for the added material thickness of the pro garnish. This option allows you to retain your factory grill.

How can it be an 1/8" shorter and still fit?

 

[DLH87]

How can it be an 1/8" shorter and still fit?

I think it's 1/8" off the bottom of the grille only. Other 3 dimensions would stay the same.