Grill Guard & Tailight Guards **Pics!**

Vato Loco · 03-08-2004, 03:35 PM

Wow this month has been a mod month! I got the Westin Tailight Guards off of Lee, (Thanks!) , and a new Manik Grill Guard. I don't wanna hear that I should have gotten a real "bumper". Anyways I only paid about $600cdn, I ordered it Friday and it came in today. The install was pretty straight forward, took my dad and I about 2.5 hours since this was our first time doing this. I plan on purchasing a set of Hella Optilux 1000 foglights, just like the ones Lee has on his rig. Well here are the pics:

Tacoma Dude · 03-08-2004, 03:38 PM

Nice Vato!
Yeah, I hear about the grill guard thing all the time but you have to admit it does look nice

kford · 03-08-2004, 03:38 PM

looks great!

KING · 03-08-2004, 03:42 PM

Indeed, it does look nice but for that amount, you should have invested a little more with a little more patience for a TJM or an ARB, that is if you've always wanted one but never had the chance to actually get one.

Still, the brush guard does looks nice, regardless. Now just imagine how an ARB would look? Just teasing you.

LSUMatt1514 · 03-08-2004, 04:09 PM

Vato,
Looks great man!!

Matt

LSUMatt1514 · 03-08-2004, 04:25 PM

Andrew (Bamachem) gave me his old Manik brush guard last week. He was in a wreck and it is slightly damaged, but I'm hoping that I can fix it somehow. Here's a pic of the damage...

He even said that he could paint it for me (Millenium Silver Metallic of course) if I can fix the damage, so hopefully I can come up with something.

Matt

lee · 03-08-2004, 06:05 PM

vato, looks great man. good work on the tail guards. i think the westin brush is awesome..

i love my optilux's.. great lights for cheap.

post pics once theyre on...

cruizin01 · 03-08-2004, 07:34 PM

Looks sweet Vato

doink · 03-08-2004, 08:13 PM

that definitely made you rig look really stellar. then again, it already did

legend4ever · 03-08-2004, 08:47 PM

nice, what did you tint or cover the rear brake light with.

lee · 03-09-2004, 02:27 AM

those are clear tail lenses.

phatride4ever · 03-09-2004, 12:17 PM

Ya how did you tint the rear brake right?

SLC Punk · 03-09-2004, 01:47 PM

I like it Vato!

I am still sitting on the fence on getting a ARB or just a grill guard.

data · 03-09-2004, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vato Loco

I don't wanna hear that I should have gotten a real "bumper".

You shoulda got a real bumper! Just kiddin'

It looks really sharp!!!

Jonathan · 03-09-2004, 04:08 PM

Looks great man. Really livens the truck up a little.

yoda-g2 · 03-09-2004, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vato Loco

Wow this month has been a mod month! I got the Westin Tailight Guards off of Lee, (Thanks!) , and a new Manik Grill Guard. I don't wanna hear that I should have gotten a real "bumper". Anyways I only paid about $600cdn, I ordered it Friday and it came in today. The install was pretty straight forward, took my dad and I about 2.5 hours since this was our first time doing this. I plan on purchasing a set of Hella Optilux 1000 foglights, just like the ones Lee has on his rig. Well here are the pics:

Where did you find the grill so cheap if you don't mind me asking?

Vato Loco · 03-09-2004, 06:02 PM

Quote:

nice, what did you tint or cover the rear brake light with.

It's a 4Runner black decal, that goes over the 3rd brake light, check out my website for more pictures.

Quote:

Originally Posted by yoda-g2

Where did you find the grill so cheap if you don't mind me asking?

I bought it from a local shop, the sale was only for Friday and Saturday, just on that sale alone I saved $200.

yoda-g2 · 03-09-2004, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vato Loco

I bought it from a local shop, the sale was only for Friday and Saturday, just on that sale alone I saved $200.

I was hoping that I had finally found a deal!! Oh well, thanks for the info!!!

03-08-2004, 03:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
Vato Loco Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 3,483	Grill Guard & Tailight Guards Pics! Wow this month has been a mod month! I got the Westin Tailight Guards off of Lee, (Thanks!) , and a new Manik Grill Guard. I don't wanna hear that I should have gotten a real "bumper". Anyways I only paid about $600cdn, I ordered it Friday and it came in today. The install was pretty straight forward, took my dad and I about 2.5 hours since this was our first time doing this. I plan on purchasing a set of Hella Optilux 1000 foglights, just like the ones Lee has on his rig. Well here are the pics: __________________ 2005 Toyota Tacoma Access-Cab 4x4 w/ TRD Off-Road Package 33" Goodyear MTR's 3" Toytec Lift Clear Headlights Quick Pic of the Taco My Old Toyota 4Runner Limited, Check It Out!

03-08-2004, 03:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tacoma Dude Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 8,377	Nice Vato! Yeah, I hear about the grill guard thing all the time but you have to admit it does look nice __________________ Peter! 2002 Tacoma 1986 4Runner

03-08-2004, 03:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
kford Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 283	looks great! __________________ 97 Runner SR5 4wd 300,000+ miles & Still Truckin'!

03-08-2004, 04:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
LSUMatt1514 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 1,276	Vato, Looks great man!! Matt __________________ 01' SR5 Sport Edition Performance: Deck Plate w/ Amsoil Filter, ISR Mod, Dynomax Super Turbo w/ Pacesetter Tip Exterior: Manik Brush Guard, Piaa 1000X, Piaa 540, OEM Skid Plate, Custom Sidemarkers, Clear Corners/Bumpers, H/L Alenzas, Thule Lappland Cargo Basket, Reverse Lamps, Silverstars Interior: Stereo System, Dakota Digital Gauges, Coleman Inverter, Speedhut Gauges http://community.webshots.com/user/phi1514

03-08-2004, 04:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
LSUMatt1514 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 1,276	Andrew (Bamachem) gave me his old Manik brush guard last week. He was in a wreck and it is slightly damaged, but I'm hoping that I can fix it somehow. Here's a pic of the damage... He even said that he could paint it for me (Millenium Silver Metallic of course) if I can fix the damage, so hopefully I can come up with something. Matt __________________ 01' SR5 Sport Edition Performance: Deck Plate w/ Amsoil Filter, ISR Mod, Dynomax Super Turbo w/ Pacesetter Tip Exterior: Manik Brush Guard, Piaa 1000X, Piaa 540, OEM Skid Plate, Custom Sidemarkers, Clear Corners/Bumpers, H/L Alenzas, Thule Lappland Cargo Basket, Reverse Lamps, Silverstars Interior: Stereo System, Dakota Digital Gauges, Coleman Inverter, Speedhut Gauges http://community.webshots.com/user/phi1514

03-08-2004, 03:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
KING Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: PEORIA, AZ Posts: 1,854	Indeed, it does look nice but for that amount, you should have invested a little more with a little more patience for a TJM or an ARB, that is if you've always wanted one but never had the chance to actually get one. Still, the brush guard does looks nice, regardless. Now just imagine how an ARB would look? Just teasing you.

03-08-2004, 06:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
lee Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: boston, ma Posts: 6,766	vato, looks great man. good work on the tail guards. i think the westin brush is awesome.. i love my optilux's.. great lights for cheap. post pics once theyre on...

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cruizin01 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Mt. Vernon Ohio Posts: 633	Looks sweet Vato __________________ -Derek- 1998 Std. Cab Tacoma_4x4_2.7L_5 speed_PPG Gloss Black_2" RB BL_OME 882's & springs_33x12.50 MTR's on 15x10 Eagles_Westin Safari Bar_PIAA 520 SMR/Fog_Clear Lenses_Rear Diff Breather Mod_Manual Hubs_Taurus electric fan _Kenwood cd/mp3 player_Boston Z Comps_Boston Pro 10.5_fosgate 800.4_jbl 600.1_1 farad cap_bugshield_Magnaflow muff w/Borla tip_Tint 35-sides;20-back Pic Page

03-08-2004, 08:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
doink Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Atl. Georgia Posts: 3,072	that definitely made you rig look really stellar. then again, it already did __________________ -m. buy my bands record on iTunes LISTEN TO MY BAND PLEASE

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legend4ever Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 82	nice, what did you tint or cover the rear brake light with. __________________ http://www.photohost.org/gallery/dat...4ever_Sig2.jpg 91 Acura Legend 97 Toyota 4Runner 04 Lexus LX 470

03-09-2004, 02:27 AM	#11 (permalink)
lee Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: boston, ma Posts: 6,766	those are clear tail lenses.

03-09-2004, 12:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
phatride4ever Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nor-cal Posts: 65	Ya how did you tint the rear brake right?

03-09-2004, 01:47 PM	#13 (permalink)
SLC Punk Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 5,882	I like it Vato! I am still sitting on the fence on getting a ARB or just a grill guard. __________________ -Travis 1997 4Runner SR5 V6 4X4 Supercharged Desert Dune SOLD :( 1992 Celica All Trac (AWD-Turbo) #223 of 271 US spec for 1992 FOR SALE 2005 Tundra Double Cab Limited 4X4 2.5" lift 265/70R17 Dueler Revo's 4Runner and Celica Webpage

03-09-2004, 04:08 PM	#15 (permalink)
Jonathan Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Greenville, South Carolina Posts: 1,745	Looks great man. Really livens the truck up a little. __________________ 1996 Black 4Runner V6 5 speed 4X4\| Retrofitted E-Locker\| SAW's\| LC coils and Doetschtech shocks\| ATS arms \| 285 Goodyear MTR's\|TJM T-15 With Warn M8000\|Retrofitted Toyota Hood Scoop\| Stubbs Sliders\|Bushwacker Extend-A-Fender Flares\| Extended rear diff breather\| Uniden 510XL CB w/ 4 Ft. Firestik II Antenna\|Dynomax Super Turbo Muffler\|Black headlights and corners\| More to come... 2007 VW GTI 6 Speed

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