BrianSD_42
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Pictures are now located here ---------> http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-g...al-build-maintenance-thread-2.html#post815208
I really liked the pictures I saw of the "Satoshi Grill Mod" and decided to do it.
I also recently purchased new headlights, bug shield and corner lights but that will come in another thread.
References:
This guide will help you out in your quest; I didn't follow exactly.
4Runners.org Tech Write Up
4Runners.org - The Satoshi Grill Mod
What I did differently:
* no fiberglass or bondo work; it is IMO unnecessary.
* did not build steel supports for the emblem
* did not build/attach at outer liner for the mesh grill
/*********** Pictures Down ***********/
OLD LOOK
I decided to buy a new grill since the old one was damaged and I am hoping for this mod to last 100k.
The new grill was $82 shipped on ebay.
OLD GRILL & NEW GRILL
Here is the old grill's road damage; there is also some rusting
ROAD DAMAGE
I bought supplies at home depot; you can probably skip the white paint, I didn't use it.
SUPPLIES
On the first cuts I only intended to remove the center piece. I suggest you use a small hacksaw so that you don't risk damaging the (new) grill. The less damage you do when cutting, the less need for bondo/fiberglass work.
1st cut
2nd cut
3rd cut
Cut the grill mesh to match outline
No pics of this step. Simply trace out the mesh using a sharpie, then cut. Beware, the mesh is extremely sharp once it has been cut with sheers; I found this out the hard way.
Polishing Bit
Time to paint the gutter grill. I bought two so that I'd have a backup.
Painted Mesh
Grill Paint 1
[Grill Paint 2 [/B]
I really liked the pictures I saw of the "Satoshi Grill Mod" and decided to do it.
I also recently purchased new headlights, bug shield and corner lights but that will come in another thread.
References:
This guide will help you out in your quest; I didn't follow exactly.
4Runners.org Tech Write Up
4Runners.org - The Satoshi Grill Mod
What I did differently:
* no fiberglass or bondo work; it is IMO unnecessary.
* did not build steel supports for the emblem
* did not build/attach at outer liner for the mesh grill
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Satoshi Grill Mod
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I wanted to add this to my build thread. I already posted pictures in a separate thread as well.
Link to expanded pictures of my Satoshi Mod:
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/84963-satoshi-grill-mod-build-thread-pic-heavy.html
I decided to add the Satoshi Grill Mod to my truck a few months ago. I am pretty happy with the result.
This is not the same as a normal "grill mod" - the Satoshi mod is from a poster on YotaTech. In order to do the mod you need to insert a blacked out mesh grill and a Toyota FJ Cruiser "TOYOTA" logo.
:bat:
/*********** Pictures Down ***********/
OLD LOOK
I decided to buy a new grill since the old one was damaged and I am hoping for this mod to last 100k.
The new grill was $82 shipped on ebay.
OLD GRILL & NEW GRILL
Here is the old grill's road damage; there is also some rusting
ROAD DAMAGE
I bought supplies at home depot; you can probably skip the white paint, I didn't use it.
SUPPLIES
On the first cuts I only intended to remove the center piece. I suggest you use a small hacksaw so that you don't risk damaging the (new) grill. The less damage you do when cutting, the less need for bondo/fiberglass work.
1st cut
2nd cut
3rd cut
Cut the grill mesh to match outline
No pics of this step. Simply trace out the mesh using a sharpie, then cut. Beware, the mesh is extremely sharp once it has been cut with sheers; I found this out the hard way.
Polishing Bit
Time to paint the gutter grill. I bought two so that I'd have a backup.
Painted Mesh
Grill Paint 1
[Grill Paint 2 [/B]
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