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Old 06-30-2011, 01:51 AM
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Default Cant decide what to do with the front end

Hey all, i just wanted to throw a couple ideas out there to see what kind of feedback (positive i hope) i could get from some wheels that are turnin in my head.
1. Debating on pulling the running boards off (not sure i like the look) What do you think?
2. I will be getting clear corners, and i dont think they will look good with the black bug guard that is on there now... maybe a post of your truck with clear corners and with/without a bug guard would help me decide?
3. Shitty faded grill needs to be painted. Want to go with flat black or i could color match it to the white of the truck?

Sorry that is a lot but any feedback would be greatly appreciated
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Old 06-30-2011, 01:57 AM
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I would get rid of the running boards, many guys take them off.
I would do the headlight mod instead of clear headlights (black em out) and paint the grill black
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Old 06-30-2011, 02:07 AM
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get a honeycomb grille and do hellas behind it.
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Old 06-30-2011, 08:29 AM
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Definitely ditch the running boards.
Go with the black headlights and corners and hit the grill with some gloss black and leave the bug guard.
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Old 06-30-2011, 09:16 AM
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Default Re: Cant decide what to do with the front end

Yes ditch the running boards, but it sounds like your other plans are good. If you have the honeycombe grille, I say go with black on that
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Old 06-30-2011, 10:50 AM
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get a honeycomb grille and do hellas behind it.
Would totally do that but have no idea where to get the grille and lights and how much they would cost? If i knew how to mount the lights like i said would really wanna do that.

decided to ditch the boards, also i already ordered the clear corners so no going back on that...
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Old 06-30-2011, 10:55 AM
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ebay should have the grille for you. you could do a billet grille and still have lights behind it.
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Old 06-30-2011, 11:01 AM
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ebay should have the grille for you. you could do a billet grille and still have lights behind it.
If i straight up buy one for 01 to 03 will it be a direct fit into the housing if i take the other one out? and is about $60 a good price or can i find one any cheaper?
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Old 06-30-2011, 11:04 AM
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If i straight up buy one for 01 to 03 will it be a direct fit into the housing if i take the other one out? and is about $60 a good price or can i find one any cheaper?
Ebay has them with the trim for about 55.00 shipped. Just swap out the honeycombes and sell or keep the trim!
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Old 06-30-2011, 11:04 AM
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60 is a good deal, when i got my honeycomb it was like 65, and yes, direct swap 01-03.
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Old 06-30-2011, 11:13 AM
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Ebay has them with the trim for about 55.00 shipped. Just swap out the honeycombes and sell or keep the trim!
I'm going to sound really stupid here but i dont think i quite understand how to swap out just the honeycombs without the trim and how much work goes into that... I'm pretty new to making modifications to any vehicle
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Old 06-30-2011, 11:45 AM
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Its ok, everyone started somewhere. I learned here as well. The honeycombe is snapped in to the surround and you need 2 small flat head screwdrivers to start the snaps. Once you started a few the rest are easy
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Old 06-30-2011, 12:03 PM
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And then how would it fit into my truck? I really appreciate it
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Old 06-30-2011, 12:07 PM
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it just takes the same place as the old grille.
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Old 06-30-2011, 12:20 PM
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Default Re: Cant decide what to do with the front end

Yes but the surround can be popped out by pushing the snap pins (located at the base) down with a flathead screwdriver and you can pull the whole thing out, lay it down then pop the honeycombe out

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Take a look at this thread Removing And Re Painting Stock Grille
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