Aftermarket Black Hex Grille Thread (3 Viewers)

[Desert Nomad]

I see not many OCD people here, I dremeled the area of the grill where the badge would sit to get it to sit flush with the grill and not stick out.

I'm sure Markuson's method took mere minutes compared to the hours I took centering, masking, grinding then using double tape and screws dipped in super glue to hold it all up.

 

[Markuson]

I see not many OCD people here, I dremeled the area of the grill where the badge would sit to get it to sit flush with the grill and not stick out.

I'm sure Markuson's method took mere minutes compared to the hours I took centering, masking, grinding then using double tape and screws dipped in super glue to hold it all up.

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Ya...but part of OCD is the propensity to want to adjust things...and zips leave the option to switch once most of my TOYOTA is blocked by lights, bull bar and winch doodads. Might one day switch to one of these...

 

[sPaulp]

@Recon Aircrew , looks like we have VERY similar tastes

 

[Recon Aircrew]

@Recon Aircrew , looks like we have VERY similar tastes

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Agree Although, I'm starting to really like the larger-lettered Toyota emblem I'm seeing on the thread.

 

[codyaustin5]

My post is somewhere about how I did mine. Been a year and no regrets. Dremeled grill around logo oem style and used screws/doubled tape to hold it down. No issues.

 

[Romer]

Does your radar for Cruise control work where you have that placed?

 

[Desert Nomad]

Since we've got many who've done this mod in this thread, just interested to know how many had the plastic tab of the grille that sits on top of the radiator snap... I think mine broke within the first three months the one I got seems like quality

 

[Recon Aircrew]

Does your radar for Cruise control work where you have that placed?

I haven't tried it yet.

 

[mark71]

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Ya...but part of OCD is the propensity to want to adjust things...and zips leave the option to switch once most of my TOYOTA is blocked by lights, bull bar and winch doodads. Might one day switch to one of these...

I really, really, REALLY like that!

Definitely going to do the top one when I'm further down my mod list. Thanx for the inspiration.

 

[LouisianaFJ]

I installed my mesh grill no problem, just deciding on how to mount either the larger toyota from cruiser parts or i also removed and painted the sombrero from my stock grill

besides taking a dremel to it, which i may do...

how did you overcome the curve in the grill for the larger yota badge
seems like no matter where i place it, it doesnt sit flush enough for me

 

[stevopike]

Link for the TEQ badges?

 

[Markuson]

I installed my mesh grill no problem, just deciding on how to mount either the larger toyota from cruiser parts or i also removed and painted the sombrero from my stock grill

besides taking a dremel to it, which i may do...

how did you overcome the curve in the grill for the larger yota badge
seems like no matter where i place it, it doesnt sit flush enough for me

Cut off the screw points on the back...then black zip-tie. If you're worried about how it might show, etc., have a look at mine again. It's virtually undetectable.

 

[Markuson]

Link for the TEQ badges?

Aluminum TEQ Badge Universal Black (Oval) | eBay

High quality, solid machined aluminum.

You'd have to come up with a way to mount it, as it is intended as a rear badge that sticks to a flat surface.

 

[RS6tofj80]

I just epoxied my Red TEQ badge up with the heads of bolts glued to the backside ..... think it'll be strong enough.

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[Willy beamin]

Zip ties for the win

 

[Romer]

Okay, I joined the Black Grill club. Real easy mod. Since mine is a 2014 with the Radar on the front, I placed the Toyota a bit high to allow it to clear. Better pictures later when I get it out of the garage

In the 2nd picture under the "YO" you can see the Radar front face

 

[cruiser100]

I bought it here:
-Comes in Piano Black, which is fine if your Cruiser is black.
For other colors, I think matte looks better. I used Krylon plastic fusion paint and it comes out nice.

NOTE that it says 08-09. I am uncertain of the significance there for later models.
Toyota Land Cruiser 08-09 Black Front Upper Hood Mesh Grille Grill | eBay

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Any thoughts on whether or not this would fit a 2011 LC?

 

[kevinfoutch]

The one I bought last October fits my 2011 even tho it's description was for 08-09 (my seller no longer has any remaining but here's the screenshot from eBay)

 

[cruiser100]

The one I bought last October fits my 2011 even tho it's description was for 08-09 (my seller no longer has any remaining but here's the screenshot from eBay)

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Picked one up. Thanks!

 

[LBridges]

Anybody seen one that would work for the 16/17 models?