how to install a billet grill. part 2
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how to install a billet grill. part 2
okay.. first off, a parts list.
Dremel - if you dont have one, get one!!!
90 degree adapter for the dremel
several bits - to bore holes in bumper cover, and to sand down billet insert. (trust me, it wont fit)
a good pair of gloves
this is the best bit to shave down the billet inserts.
okay.. first off, jack up truck and place on jack stands.
take these plastic plugs out of the rubber piece on the bottom of the cover.
now you'll be able to reach the screws holding the stock insert in.
heres what it'll look like.
i lost a lot of time on the next few things.
i had to grind a LOT of metal off of the billet insert, then i had to go to lowes & buy the 90 degree adapter and more bits to grind down the insert. the one bit i have a picture posted of is the best bit i found to cut thru the metal.
test fit your grill & grind it down as needed. try not to scratch your paint.
(note - yelling at the insert to "FIT DAMMIT" will not work. it gets upset and will strike you)
after grinding and test fitting, drill 3/16" holes in the tabs for the rivets. (that is what size i used, along with 3/16" rivet washers)
after drilling holes in the tabs, have someone hold grill in place while you take the dremel with the 90 degree adapter, get under the truck and drill holes in bumper cover using the holes in the tabs to show you where to drill.
after that, rivet into place and you're done.
reinstall the plastic clips in the rubber piece under truck.
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brooks
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Dremel - if you dont have one, get one!!!
90 degree adapter for the dremel
several bits - to bore holes in bumper cover, and to sand down billet insert. (trust me, it wont fit)
a good pair of gloves
this is the best bit to shave down the billet inserts.
okay.. first off, jack up truck and place on jack stands.
take these plastic plugs out of the rubber piece on the bottom of the cover.
now you'll be able to reach the screws holding the stock insert in.
heres what it'll look like.
i lost a lot of time on the next few things.
i had to grind a LOT of metal off of the billet insert, then i had to go to lowes & buy the 90 degree adapter and more bits to grind down the insert. the one bit i have a picture posted of is the best bit i found to cut thru the metal.
test fit your grill & grind it down as needed. try not to scratch your paint.
(note - yelling at the insert to "FIT DAMMIT" will not work. it gets upset and will strike you)
after grinding and test fitting, drill 3/16" holes in the tabs for the rivets. (that is what size i used, along with 3/16" rivet washers)
after drilling holes in the tabs, have someone hold grill in place while you take the dremel with the 90 degree adapter, get under the truck and drill holes in bumper cover using the holes in the tabs to show you where to drill.
after that, rivet into place and you're done.
reinstall the plastic clips in the rubber piece under truck.
------------------
brooks
'00 silver "L"
#1350 of 4966
member NLOC #496
my zing albums - _-click here-_
_-mods-_
clunk (free with purchase)
V1 radar detector
colormatched ventvisors
redline waterwetter
mobile1 oil & filter
eaton inside sticker
2" drop shackles
pro sport bed cover & bedrug
clear corners
R9 superchip & airaid system
superbright headlights & foglights
street scene sport mirrors
brushed billet grills
indiglo ford emblem
euro tails? - up next
waiting on lunar guages
clonetek@jam.rr.com
[This message has been edited by clonetek (edited 01-07-2001).]
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clonetek-
Have a silver L too, with grills still sitting in boxes in garage. After reading instructions, decided to wait until I got real motivated. Thanks for the post, should help me alot.
Mark
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Have a silver L too, with grills still sitting in boxes in garage. After reading instructions, decided to wait until I got real motivated. Thanks for the post, should help me alot.
Mark
Silver2K