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Drew
Dodge Dakota
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9/29/2002
15:16:14
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Ok, i got the silver 97-03 dakota grilles from Grille-Tech, i'v allready installed my upper grilles days ago, but i got my lower grille yesterday and want to put it in today. As i went through the instructions, i found you have to use some metal holder type of thing, 2 of them. Can anybody help me on this, i tried to fit it but i really don't know how this thing works...help would be greatly appreciated!!!
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LiveDakota
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9/29/2002
15:27:47
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Hey drew. The two clips that are provided clip onto the facia on the inside. Just clip the U shaped part onto the facia where the little side with the hole faciing into the hole where the grille goes. I tried myself to use all 4 but on the upper part of the facia it was too thick and i couldnt get the clips to stay on. I just put two of them on the lower right and left side and they are holding just fine. I put two ties on each vertical piece of the facia and one through each end of the grille to two of the clips provided and left the other two clips off. Here is a pic if it helps. If you need any other info or pics of mine just drop me a line and ill be more than glad to help.
Thomas C.
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foleyr
GenIII
9/29/2002
23:33:16
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Wow .. nice grill .. but wait .. how much $$$ did you pay for that ..
I went the cheep way .. 16 buck at home depot .
still look good ..
RYan
foleyr .. ..........
“Wise men talk because they have something to say, Fools talk because they have to say something”
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LiveDakota
GenIII
9/29/2002
23:34:59
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$79 shipped for all 5 inserts and new hook latch.
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LiveDakota
GenIII
9/29/2002
23:46:05
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hood latch
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Clevite 77
GenIII
9/30/2002
00:03:12
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I didn't use my little steel things ooops. I used the trans cooler and the 3 vertical "beams" for support. I guess it's a good thing I have a silver truck.
I paid $79 shipped for mine too, but since mine was on back order for over 2 months they gave me a $20 refund check, so mine was only $59 shipped
"If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you're gonna see some serious shit."
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LiveDakota
GenIII
9/30/2002
00:08:47
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yeah it is clevite, i hate how much that shows through on the bottom insert. i think im going to paint the bumper behind the bottom insert either black or dark grey so it dosent show through so well. I also bought one of those billet fuel doors today, man i cant wait to get that thing put on!
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Clevite 77
GenIII
9/30/2002
00:17:10
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before you paint your lower bumper, what about getting some white zip ties? and carefully paint the part of the zip tie that sticks outside of the insert black or aluminum. Just an idea, I'd hate to read a post from you in 2 weeks asking on how to remove paint without removing the stock paint too LOL
"If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you're gonna see some serious shit."
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LiveDakota
GenIII
9/30/2002
00:45:58
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Well its not just seeing the zip ties that i dont like. Its how well you can see the vertical posts and the rest of the facia behind the grill. On the upper 4 i cant see anything behind them and thats how i would like the lower to be. I dunno maybe ill think of something else besides paint. Any suggestions?
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Clevite 77
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9/30/2002
01:08:31
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I see what cha mean, I really can't think of anything right off hand, your paint idea might be the best route to go in that case. But before you do paint it, either cover it with electrical tape, or paint some masking tape, just so you can see what it looks like before you go to far with it.
"If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you're gonna see some serious shit."
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LiveDakota
GenIII
9/30/2002
02:27:57
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That tape thing sounds like a great idea, thanks. Think ill try that to see how it looks.
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JIM GORI
Dodge Dakota
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7/07/2005
00:22:32
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JUST GOT MY 97 DAKOTA SPORT BACK FROM AUTO BODY SHOP,CREAMED A 99 MUSTANG. IS IT POSSIBLE TO INSTALL THE GRILL WRONG? GRILL SEEM,S TO STICK OUT ON THE BOTTOM. THERE IS A NOTCH ON THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE GRILL CENTER. IS THIS SUPPOSED TO BE ON THE TOP OR BOTTOM. PLEASE TELL ME BEFORE I GO BACK TO THE SHOP AND RAISE HELL. THANX
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KJS
GenIII
7/07/2005
05:56:40
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dude! your trying to ask questions on a 2 year old post! come on now, half those people are prolly dead now.
My truck looks like it was in a knife fight, and lost! http://www.cardomain.com/ride/1275365
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