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Old 10-09-2010, 06:43 PM
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How to get my grill off

How do i get the grill off my truck. I cant figure it out

its a 06 f150 with Bar style
 
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Old 10-09-2010, 06:52 PM
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There are 4 10mm bolts that hold the L-brackets from the grill to the hood. Remove those and the grill will be off your truck.
 
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Old 10-09-2010, 06:54 PM
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i did that but i couldnt get it off. I used force but was afraid i was going to break it
 
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Old 10-09-2010, 07:00 PM
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There are 6 more 10mm bolts along the top edge of the grille for a total of 10 counting the L bracket bolts.
 
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Old 10-09-2010, 07:06 PM
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ok well answer me this. I got a aftermarket grill for my truck and it has 3 threaded holes on top and 3 on bottom. Does this make sense?
 
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Old 10-09-2010, 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by kingfish51
There are 6 more 10mm bolts along the top edge of the grille for a total of 10 counting the L bracket bolts.
I stand corrected. I overlooked those 6 bolts, it's only been 2 years since I took my grill off to paint it.

ok well answer me this. I got a aftermarket grill for my truck and it has 3 threaded holes on top and 3 on bottom. Does this make sense?
Pics would help. Is it an overlay or something in which it might use those threaded holes to attach it to the grille?
 
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Old 10-10-2010, 12:30 AM
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no i dont think cause it is a grill for 6" lights
 
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Old 10-10-2010, 07:03 AM
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Sounds like what you have is an insert. You will have to take the grill off the remove either by cutting or popping out the insert of the OE grill. I suggest though that you find instructions for the replacement grill. It should have all the info you need.
 
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Old 10-11-2010, 11:45 AM
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i dont see how it would even fit right?

So i need to remove the grill and cut out holes for the lights?
It didnt come with instructions ha
 
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Old 10-11-2010, 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by mudkickin4x4
i dont see how it would even fit right?

So i need to remove the grill and cut out holes for the lights?
It didnt come with instructions ha
Sorry, but without more info, no one here can help. Pics of the item would be nice, or a link to it.
 
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Old 10-11-2010, 12:12 PM
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Old 10-11-2010, 12:13 PM
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i see it says insert now. But it still is confusing on how it would be done
 
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Old 10-11-2010, 12:24 PM
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It looks like the type that would require the cutting out or removal of the part of the OE grille, but cannot say for sure. Might want to try doing some searches on RDX billet grilles as that is who it says makes them. Without instructions, it is very tough to say what has to be done. That is definitely not a full replacement, which still leaves 3 options. Bolt over, remove insert, or cut out partial insert.
 
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Old 10-11-2010, 02:32 PM
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So basically im gonna have to do some custom work ha
 
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If you have to cut it use a dremmel. If you dont have one go get one.
 



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