Grillcraft Grill Inserts

bsherman211 · 10-21-2004, 08:34 PM

I was looking for something different than the typical billet grills and came across this kit from Grillcraft...

http://www.grillcraft.com/applicatio...rs=2004%2D2005

...I bought both pieces for about $350 and installed it in about 1.5 hours. Looks incredible and fit and finish is perfect. I'll post pictures of the truck after the SEMA show in two weeks.

Denali · 10-22-2004, 09:53 AM

How did you look at them before you bought? I can't get any image from the site.

WazzuCoug · 10-22-2004, 09:56 AM

Ditto here, cant wait for pics.

bsherman211 · 10-22-2004, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Denali

How did you look at them before you bought? I can't get any image from the site.

It looks like every other grill that they've made for the past several years. Wasn't too difficult to visualize.

SmokenTitan · 10-31-2004, 02:53 PM

They make very nice grille's, I had one for my RSX-S ready to install when I traded her in...

Now its just sitting in my garage, bought it off of ebay, so no way to return it, but yeah, this might be the way to go as opposed to the billet grilles...

The one I had was black powdercoated, very nice job on the coating...

I too cannot wait to see real pictures, not just visualizations, of a set installed on a Titan/Armada...

cbgb · 10-31-2004, 03:38 PM

I think I would like a black lower to protect elect. fan.

loutitan · 11-01-2004, 07:31 AM

where is the pics?
can't wait

SmokenTitan · 11-05-2004, 06:34 PM

Is this what the grille looks like?

If so, I like it, starting to like the painted surround now that I've seen the pictures of this truck...

bsherman211 · 11-07-2004, 12:22 PM

That's the one. Here it is on my truck with the grill trim and bumber painted to match the truck body...

Slurppie · 11-07-2004, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bsherman211

That's the one. Here it is on my truck with the grill trim and bumber painted to match the truck body...

Looks good. I assume you have to cut the plastic mesh part of the grill out? Can you post the install instructions?

bsherman211 · 11-07-2004, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Slurppie

Looks good. I assume you have to cut the plastic mesh part of the grill out? Can you post the install instructions?

That's correct. The install was pretty simple and took about 1.5 hours. Here's how it goes as I remember it...

1: Remove OE grill by turning the plastic screws 1/4 turn. I think that there were four across the top of the grill under the hood and four at the bottom of the grill between the bumper and grill. Accessing the bottom ones will require a long and small flathead screwdriver.

2: Unsnap the black plastic insert away from the chrome or painted outer grill. Use a pry bar carefully as not to break the tabs. You'll need to reinsert it later.

3: Cut out all of the mesh openings. I used an air saw but a jig saw would also work. Doing it by hand would take too long. Once it's all cut use a file or some sand paper to clean up the rough edges.

4: Insert the plastic insert back into the outer grill shell.

5: Install the Grillcraft grill mesh and screw into place. Push mesh panels back as far into the grill shell as they will go. DO NOT REINSTALL INTO THE TRUCK YET!

6: While the grill is out, place the lower grill in and mark the mounting hole locations. Pull the grill out and drill the holes out.

7: Install lower grill with the upper grill still out of the truck. This is easier than taking off the skid plate especially since you already have the upper grill out of the truck.

Turn the plastic screw back into their original position on upper grill and snap it back into place.

On a scale of 1 to 10 I give this mod about a 3.5. It was real easy to do and looks great. It's also available in chrome and a blinged-out mesh version will be out next year.