i searched and searched on step by step instructions on how to install my grills, but couldn't find any. so, i installed my grills and took pics of every step.

here goes.. someone correct me if i have anything wrong.
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first - take these plugs out of the radiator cover


second - take bolt out of intercooler coolant tank and push back. then remove radiator cover.


third - take out screws along top of grill surround.


fourth - remove side marker lenses by taking this screw out.


fifth - take out the remaining screws that hold the grill surround on.



sixth - push out these black plugs that are in the bottom of the surround. i found that it was easier when i took out the headlight assemblies.




seventh - the instructions said to only break out the tabs on either side of the surround, but i didnt like the first one on top and bottom poking thru the grill, so i broke them off as well. to break off the tabs, lightly score them with a utility knife then apply pressure, and score again. they should break off cleanly. go back and trim as needed.



eighth - get grill ready to go in. make sure none of the slats are bent. (ups man dropped mine & bent them to hell.. easily repaired) test fit the grill to see if it needs anything else done to it.



after measuring to see if it was centered, i drilled holes in the grill and surround. i used 3/16" X 1/4" rivets and rivet washers to hold everything together


put it all back together in reverse..
now enjoy a frosty cold beverage of your choice and stare at your new grill.



it was getting cold & i am sick, so i'll do the bottom grill tomorrow.

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[This message has been edited by clonetek (edited 12-02-2000).]

 

oh, its a trenz brushed billet grill.and it only took about 2 hours to do.

if anyone has any tips on doing the bumper grill, please post.

[This message has been edited by clonetek (edited 12-02-2000).]

 

Very nice job! Thanks for all of the pictures.

Now I know I won't bother. Too much work.



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adp
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Clonetek, The Bottom Grill is another pain in the ***! I found out the best way to do the Bottom Grill is to Jack the truck up so you can get under the truck and remove the Bumper there around 8 bolts holding up the bumper, and all the tabs that are holding up a black flap. Those tabs are a pain I had to replace them because they get damaged when removing them. You have to unplug the fog lites. I had 2 friends hold up the bumper while I unbolted the bumper so I would not damage it. The stock grill comes out easy I had to drill some holes and bought some sleves and sheet metal screws to hold the grill up you'll see what I'm saying. The Trenz instructions sucked and I never used any of the rivets that came with the kit. Good Luck. It took me and 2 friends 8 hours to install the top and bottom Grills. Sure looks good when finished!!! DJY

 

adp. its really not that bad.

 

Here is a picture of the Grills installed.
DJY

 

clonetek - I think this needs to be in the FAQ.

You just helped me make up my mind that this is something I can do.

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fordsales - is this good enough to make it in the faq?