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Old 04-04-2002 | 11:10 AM
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Help on installing "01 grilles in a '99

I will be having a set of upper and lower grilles coming for my '99. I have heard of others doing this, and I was curious as to how to do it. Any pictures / tips would be greatly appreciated.

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Old 04-04-2002 | 11:13 AM
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i've heard that the '01 upper grill wont fit on a '99-'00 truck.
the lower grill will though.


go to http://www.svtlightnings.com/svt/gri...illetgrill.htm for info on changing out grills.. it shows me installing a billet grill, but you can see how to take the old grills out pretty well.
 

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Old 04-04-2002 | 11:40 AM
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I know someone on here just did it recently... just can't remember who it was. Possibly BadAzz516????
 
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Old 04-04-2002 | 01:29 PM
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I was told you have to change the entire front grill piece to do it. The one that holds the grill itself and goes around the headlights. I haven't tried it, so I have know first hand knowledge of it.
 
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Old 04-04-2002 | 02:03 PM
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I would love to find a way to fit the grilles into my existing front end if at all possible.

Why can't the grilles be interchanged? If it's size, how far off is it? Is there a way that I can make something work? I am at a point where I am about to do whatever it takes to get this grille in. I hate my current honeycomb style, and don't like any of the aftermarket grilles.
 
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Old 04-04-2002 | 03:41 PM
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why dont you take it apart and see what the difference is?
maybe even take some pics to help other people out that may want to do that also...
 
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Old 04-04-2002 | 03:45 PM
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it works fine, I did it , just remove old shell, turn it over and unclip the honeycomb insert . replace with the slatted 01 insert and reinstall it . bottom just needs unbolted and the new on put on. piece of cake.

 
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Old 04-04-2002 | 07:15 PM
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93Cobra where are you getting your grills from and how much are they? Thanks
 



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