Toyota Tacoma 2001-2004 Mesh Grill Installation How-To by customcargrills.com

[@customcargrills]

For the owners that ask "How can I open my hood after installing this mesh?", I made a video about that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4vHZn6al9ybpqs

[@Gamecock]

I just got this grill in the mail today. I am extremely impressed and happy with the quality and attention to detail. Thank you guys

[@customcargrills]

Great to hear! Looking forward to any installed pics you might have to share when the new grille is on the truck.

[@cplace112]

Ok I have just one question. How are you going to get to the hood latch behind the grill????

[@customcargrills]

The hood latch is still easily released from above the grill.

[@charlesmcgehee3227]

Even after reading the replt, I still do not see how to reach the hood release.

[@customcargrills]

For more info, please check the TacomaWorld discussion about this here: www.tacomaworld.com/threads/satoshi-grille-can-i-still-get-to-the-hood-latch.585460/

[@robfox5562]

I’ve had mine for a couple years now and never had any problems opening my hood.

[@Regal2043]

Go out on your Tacoma and try it. Lift the hood as far as it goes and stick your finger in and down then just push the latch and your good.

[@hattrick-df4bo]

Sweet grille, loved it!

[@zombieSlayer-kn2rk]

I really like the look, but I wonder. How do you get to the push button to open the hood?

[@customcargrills]

You can access the latch from above the grill and under the hood.

[@bardinkurtis]

customcargrills How? I can't picture what your talking about.

[@customcargrills]

www.tacomaworld.com/threads/satoshi-grillcraft-how-do-you-open-the-hood.243911/

[@tbote]

2nd video with a great question, but no real answer.

[@tbote]

@@customcargrills maybe on 2nd gen,but not 1st gen.

[@Captleemo]

You cut off the grill mounting tabs so how do you mount the grill?

[@customcargrills]

I believe 2 of the 7 mounting tabs were cut. 5 tabs still remain to mount the grille to the vehicle.

[@Probe253]

I'm wondering if this new grill can withstand a bird strike or small road debris

[@customcargrills]

I would say that the new grille can withstand a "reasonable" amount of damage. I've seen small bird strikes at lower speeds that slightly dent the mesh, and I've also seen buzzards get hit while at highway speeds with massive damage done. We have a handful of pictures from customers who have been in accidents and the grilles typically hold up as good or better than the surrounding components.

[@edwinoliveras8221]

Very helpful video.Thank you my friend.

[@RolandBoyer_]

Can you get the "Toyota" emblem in the same silver/gray finish as used on a TRD Pro Grill?

[@customcargrills]

Sure, that would be possible. We'd just need you to provide us with the paint code for it.

[@HairyDirtMan]

Very interested! You mentioned the holes were 1/4 " but how thick is it? And what material is it? Aluminum? Steel?

[@customcargrills]

The material is 1/16" thick Aluminum. We no longer stock the pre-made round hole mesh version, but we do have a slotted version that we regularly stock now.

[@Autobotsunited]

This looks so good. Thanks for the video! Definitely going to do this.

[@adamleon9128]

Just completed this on my 02. Will be uploading pics to customcargrillz tomorrow

[@customcargrills]

Excellent! I look forward to checking out the install.

[@charlesmcgehee3227]

Really looks great. But I just am not seeing the hood relapse access. I read your explanation. Well. Accommodations could be made.

[@customcargrills]

No accomodations need to be made. Feel free to check out a recent TacomaWorld discussion about this: www.tacomaworld.com/threads/satoshi-grille-can-i-still-get-to-the-hood-latch.585460/

[@jordanknott8711]

So is it 1/2" or 1 1/2" from painted edge? I'm using 1/2" painters tape all the way around and it doesn't look as close to the center of where the bars used to be.

[@customcargrills]

At 1:05 into the video I show where the cut line is determined and measured. I'm not sure how else to better illustrate the depth of the cut.

[@dannyGVids]

Any suggestions on specific tools to use? Specific models and brands of Saw and Dremel?

[@customcargrills]

I like the standard corded Dremel that's easily available everywhere. As for an open ended saw blade, I prefer the Dewalt version.

[@joeybadabing4218]

Is one tube of the goop enough for this project ?

[@customcargrills]

One is cutting it close. You might want to grab a 2nd one just to be safe.

[@ns671fr]

do you have any thing more like a stock grill mesh look?

[@customcargrills]

Maybe. I'm not sure what you are referring to be "stock grill mesh". The 2001-04 grilles don't really have a mesh in them, so I'm not sure what you're looking for. Feel free to email me ( [e-mail] ) an example of the mesh you want and I'll see what I can do.

[@ns671fr]

@@customcargrills like X mesh is stock style

[@customcargrills]

Please send me an email about this at [e-mail] and we can discuss the mesh options.

[@JAVIERHernandez-vt2nx]

Have it for Toyota tacoma 1999

[@customcargrills]

Yes, I have a video on the 1998-00 model here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/omPRoZuArrGaebM and the mesh pieces available here: www.customcargrills.com/Custom-Toyota-Tacoma-1998-Grills.asp

[@westcoastsmoke]

What are the options used in this video? What option do i choose to get the big black letters? Also is this small perf or perf? gloss or flat? This is a great kit and will purchase soon.

[@customcargrills]

Hello. The product options used in this video was Flat Black Small Perf Mesh, with the 2.5" OEM TOYOTA Emblem.

[@dustinnorth6603]

So doing this grill conversion means you lose two of the connection brackets on the top center? How do you remedy the loss of these brackets?

[@customcargrills]

There is no remedy. The installs we've seen so far seem to be ok without them.

[@dano4572]

How do you pop open the hood using the second hood latch?

[@customcargrills]

This has been asked and answered many times before. Here is a TacomaWorld thread about it: www.tacomaworld.com/threads/satoshi-grille-can-i-still-get-to-the-hood-latch.585460/

[@ramonprezahernandez6726]

Question? Where can I buy the “Toyota” emblem??? Do you have in stock? Everything looks sharp

[@customcargrills]

I have those available here: www.customcargrills.com/proddetail.asp?prod=Toyota_OEM_Emblem

[@kolohe2100]

Any chance you guys are going to make this into a full grille and sell as a whole?

[@customcargrills]

I can make them, but they are quoted out on an individual basis. Feel free to email me through my site for a price on one.

[@harry5611]

Doesnt this interfere with hoodnopening?

[@customcargrills]

Yes & No. You can't access the lever that's normally on the inside part of the grill but you can still access it from above the grill. You can try it now before modification, it's a little different but still possible to open.

[@Ebk1988]

Where do I buy the Toyota sign

[@customcargrills]

I have those available here: www.customcargrills.com/proddetail.asp?prod=Toyota_OEM_Emblem

[@14brianmarktv86]

Hi. What is the name of the glue that you use in this video? Thank you

[@customcargrills]

Automotive Goop

[@brandongordon8544]

I want to do this but I'm terrified of buying a grill then just messing it up with cutting wrong

[@customcargrills]

It's a little bit of a gut check when you start on it for the first time. When we first started doing these types of mods we'd make the first cuts a little deeper back and then slowly and carefully refine them. It's slower but gives a little more of a buffer for mistakes.

[@godalmightyismysavior197]

Where do I buy the whole grill?

[@customcargrills]

Full replacements are quoted out per build. Feel free to email me for a quote on one.

[@yodirt6230]

Do you guys have any for a 95 t100?

[@customcargrills]

I don't have anything for one of those yet, currently the oldest we offer is the 1998 Tacoma. A 1995 T100 is something we could probably make. I'd need you to send over a grille for us to make it though. Feel free to email ( [e-mail] ) if this is something you'd like to do.

[@Luckingsworth]

@@customcargrills Ever get around to this? I have a 96 😁

[@customcargrills]

For one of the grille styles, I did do a 1995-97 here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZPSeaiZrtGVpqc

[@Maxiumus_Mausimus]

Was this grill assembly an Toyota Genuine Part or an OEM Aftermarket?

[@customcargrills]

This was done on a new genuine Toyota grill that we purchased directly from Toyota.

[@adamleon9128]

How much for a completed grille? Black grille frame with Perf SS FatBlack 3in Toyota Letters I'm lazy haha.

[@customcargrills]

The factory grills add quite a bit to the cost of the full replacement pieces and the shipping is quite high due to the size of the package. The last one we did with mesh and letters installed was around $500 shipped.

[@anthonyjader8695]

Do you sell this grill in chrome with the mesh & Toyota logo installed?

[@customcargrills]

Hi, we do offer mesh pieces with the logo pre-installed. At this time though, we do not offer full replacement grills where the mesh is pre-installed on the oem grill.

[@anthonyjader8695]

customcargrills Awesome! How much for the grill on this video? Do you have a link available?

[@customcargrills]

The mesh + emblem combo can be found on our website here: www.customcargrills.com/Custom-Toyota-Grills.asp Price can vary depending on the options chosen.

[@lifechanging9436]

Where can I get this to buy?

[@customcargrills]

www.customcargrills.com/Custom-Toyota-Tacoma-2001-Grills.asp

[@SamuelGonzalez-tr2pe]

Could this be purchased?

[@customcargrills]

Yes, we have these available here: www.customcargrills.com/Custom-Toyota-Tacoma-2001-Grills.asp

[@slayer4130]

let me buy this...

[@customcargrills]

We do have the mesh kits available on our site here: www.customcargrills.com/Custom-Toyota-Grills.asp If you want to buy the prop from the video, that is for sale as well. Send me an email through our website in the contact section for more info.

[@thestorey]

HIYH MYAUT

[@ar15onaoutdooradventures46]

What brand headlights do you have on