Hello, I just installed a new grille it's very similar to the Rugged Ridge Spartan grille except the mesh screen area is a little larger. It comes matte colored or non finished. I'm thinking about getting it painted gloss black to match the rest of the jeep. I have included a before and after pic.
New grille installed, thoughts please.
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Sorry....yep I like it I'm happy. A couple things.
I had to use a 1/4 spacer on the bottom 2 mounting bolts to get it on level, could've been my jeep idk but it worked out fine
With this bumper you will have to re locate the vacuum pump...I just used some spacers and moved it to the under side of factory mount. Apparently there are brackets to re locate under the hood. Your choice...my way was easy
Had to fab up some spacers to raise the warn 10s for instal..raised 1"
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As a previous poster stated, It is your jeep, if your happy with it, Then it is perfect.... Part of the beauty of our jeeps is that they can be customized so much in so many ways. Jumping on the bandwagon and doing what everyone else does.... does not make it yours.
For the record though, I would not go for the open slot.... looks like something is missing to me. I am liking the snorkel/ shark nosed angry bird eagle eye or whatever they call it. Though might just go with inserts on the seven slot grill.
For the record though, I would not go for the open slot.... looks like something is missing to me. I am liking the snorkel/ shark nosed angry bird eagle eye or whatever they call it. Though might just go with inserts on the seven slot grill.
Sorry....yep I like it I'm happy. A couple things.
I had to use a 1/4 spacer on the bottom 2 mounting bolts to get it on level, could've been my jeep idk but it worked out fine
With this bumper you will have to re locate the vacuum pump...I just used some spacers and moved it to the under side of factory mount. Apparently there are brackets to re locate under the hood. Your choice...my way was easy
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Had to fab up some spacers to raise the warn 10s for instal..raised 1"
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Wow sucks to have to make a part to fit the Zeon when it says it will hold it.
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It holds it fine LOL....I could've done it without but there is a spot on each side where the winch would've been touching the bumper mounts and I couldn't have it
My education is, "IF you can't say anything nice then don't say anything at all".
But I am a traditionalist and I have always enjoyed my Jeeps and their looks. It is your stuff, so own it.
It is your idea so own it.
It will be yours to sell after you pay for it, so own it.
You have a freedom of expression clause in your constitution so own it.
But I am a traditionalist and I have always enjoyed my Jeeps and their looks. It is your stuff, so own it.
It is your idea so own it.
It will be yours to sell after you pay for it, so own it.
You have a freedom of expression clause in your constitution so own it.
haven't read any other comments. Um, no.
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?I'm not sure what you mean?
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Nice grille dude. IMO it would look better with a stubby bumper.
I would 100% keep the new grill and get it painted body color.
Seeing that grill on a Jeep is what actually made me finally buy a Jeep.
I had been wanting one for about 10 years, and had leased 4 different vehicles in those 10 years. Always looking at the Wrangler each time it was time to get a new car.
The standard grill with the slots is just so boring and cookie cutter that I never pulled the trigger. It just makes the vehicle look like every single other jeep out there, that your constantly asking yourself, man do I want to be like EVERYONE else? It's kind of like women getting their hair cut like Jennifer Anniston in the late 90's or middle-age guys who get into motorcycles and will only buy a Harley. You just want to shake some people and say, " WAKE UP! Quit being programmed. Think for yourself. Do something different."
Your new grill is awesome!
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Wanted to have a different grille also and didn't want to block the halos so I went with the eyebrow grille.
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I love it, where did you get it? Did it come non painted?
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bought it from HIDProjectors. It does come non painted and it's made of fiberglass so they had to some additional work to it.
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Here are the pics of the grille now that's it's been painted
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I'm still looking for a round eye big mouth grille. But I do like my new one now that's it's painted. Thank you for all the opinions and insults (haha). I know I know, I asked for everyone's thoughts so it's all good!
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