I have seen it discussed in this board whether or not the Steelhorse billet grille is or is not plastic. I have seen first hand at the local Pep Boys this grill in the box and it is most definitely plastic. I believe this qualifies as false advertising when it says right on the box"100% billet aluminum".
I have tried to contact Steelhorse to clear this up but the link at their web site for their e-mail does not work. I just wanted to let everyone know that was considering this purchase as I was.

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Thats strange this weekend i was looking at one at Pep boys in plano,, and it was aluminum,and i know someone who has one and it is aluminum..

 

They have them up here at Schucks and they're plastic. But they do look nice.

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1999 F250 LD S/C XLT 4x4
5.4L, 3.73, 4R100 trans.
Flowmaster 40 "DF" series, K&N, Superchip, WMS Velocity Tube, Rancho RSX shocks, Hellwig rear swaybar, Stull billet grille, 2-PIAA Pro80XT's (120W), 2-KC Daylighters (150W), Clear Side Lens Mod w/ 9006 (55W bulbs). 265/70 R17 BFG AT KO's on 17x8 American Racing Atlas rims
Kenwood 7007 CD, Alpine 3342 Signal Processor, Alpine MRV-F353 5Ch. Amp, Pioneer TS-A6865 3-way speakers, MTX Thunderforms. CompuStar alarm/autostart. On the way: Performance Accessories 3" body lift, 33/12.5/17 ProComps, GSP grille guard and more KC's

 

I know it was aluminum...but ive heard a lot of people say they are plastic..I have trenze grilles myself and i am pleased with them..

 

Plus, I heard ya gotta use zipties to keep the grille in place. Screw that!

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SpliT

2000 Work Series
Deep Wedgewood Blue
Standard Cab 5-Spd
4.2L V6 3.08 Gears
Mean Streak Cat-Back Exhaust(Anyone else have one, I hate mine)
Weld Super Single Wheels
Pioneer Deck DEH-P7200
Tinted Windows
Clear Corners
Superchip
AutoMeter Tach(Not Installed Yet)

Future Mods: FIPK, Bedliner, Billet Grille w/ Painted Grille Surround, Color-Keyed Bumpers, 6.5" Fabtech Ultimate Suspension Lift!!!

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[This message has been edited by split (edited 01-01-2001).]

 

4ord_man, That's really strange, They had two boxes, maybe I should have checked both of them. What was the price? It was $79.99 for the main and $39.99 for the bumper insert. I don't know what is going on here.

 

Hey Guys,

I have a Steel Horse billet grille installed on my truck. It is 100% metal... no plastic whatsoever. Also, I did not need to use any zip ties to attach it to my ride. Just had to drill a couple of holes for the screws.

There may be better grilles out there, but mine looks good and I have had zero problems with it. That's my .02 worth.

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98 F150 Supercab XLT 4.2L
Oxford White
Mods:
K&N Filter
Steel Horse Billet Grille
Lighted Ford Logo on Grille
Window Tint
Future Mods:
Superchip, Catback Exhaust, Interior Wood Trim Kit, Roll Top Tonneau Cover

 

I have the Steelhorse upper and lower grilles for my expy. They are both metal and come with mounting hardware. No zip ties. I bought them from carparts.com.

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My apologies:

I must have been misinformed about the Steelhorse billet grille. My mistake

 

Split; I have the billet grill from Wee1 on e-bay, and yes, it does attach with wire ties. No problems, and you can't see them unless you're up close. I'd challenge quality of the product over means of attaching. Good luck!