Personally I am not much into them either...I think the only 'part' I want to cover on my frontend is the lower area. If I could just get that piece, I would probably paint or powdercoat it 'Smoke'.
I like the billet grilles but i wouldn't take off the whole plastic or chrome front end of the truck and just make it a huge billet. It should just cover the mesh grille part. You don't want to take away the unique styling of your Titan.
Is that your Titan in the photo? I really like this look since the beefy Titan grill is still intact! This is a less radical enhancement that looks better - imo.
I agree with CaliforniaTitan about installing something in the opening at the bottom of the bumper. I would also want it black to match the honeycomb insert of the stock grille. It would be great if we could find an insert with that same honeycomb pattern for the bottom opening. I don't understand why they left such a large opening for rocks or other road debris to fly into possibly damaging something. If I don't find something, I may give in and buy the smaller billet piece for the bumper and paint it black. The other does look kinda cool but I like that bold look the stock grille has.
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2004 Titan King Cab LE 4x2
Canteen Green
Graphite/Titanium Leather
Splash Guards
Floor Mats
Hood Protector
K&N Air Filter
Wood Dash Kit
Chrome Trim on [black] tailgate panel
Built Jan 2004; Purchased Feb 29, 2004
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I agree with CaliforniaTitan about installing something in the opening at the bottom of the bumper. I would also want it black to match the honeycomb insert of the stock grille. It would be great if we could find an insert with that same honeycomb pattern for the bottom opening. I don't understand why they left such a large opening for rocks or other road debris to fly into possibly damaging something. If I don't find something, I may give in and buy the smaller billet piece for the bumper and paint it black. The other does look kinda cool but I like that bold look the stock grille has.
My thoughts exactly! Maybe another project for a group buy? Any manufacturer interested?
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2004 Titan Smoke LE CC
Born 11/18/03
Bed Extender, Overhead Racks
Hood Protector, Banks Monster Exhaust, Volant CAI, Hellwig Rear Sway Bar, Bilstein shocks
Never argue with idiots. They'll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.
-Gambit
I think i'm the only one that thinks BILLET grilles look stupid and cheap, although they are not cheap bye any means. to each his own i guess...
BILLET grilles remind me of when i'm stepping onto the escalator at the mall.
Yeah, that's it that's what they should call it! the "billet ESCALATOR grille"
Made by OTIS
Years a go when I saw the billet grills on those Ford trucks and I thought they were cool. But like anything else, when you see too many of them now, it becomes ordinary and trendy.
Check the following links to ANOTHER grille. I like the look of this more than the billet look. Its from a company called StreetScenes and they had it on an Armada at this years SEMA show. I don't believe its available to the public yet. The grille comes in brushed aluminum or chrome. I think its pretty sweet and will be keeping my eye out for it!!
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