Grill Mod
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 118
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From: Plano, TX
I finished mine yesterday, thanks for all of the help to everyone here. I used the plastic roll of gutter guard and plastic epoxy to mount the zip tie blocks to the backside of the grille. It came out pretty good, I am just worried about the durability of it all in the long run, as long as the blocks stay glued to the grille then replacing the mesh should be cheap and easy.
I also replaced the chrome grille emblem with this black one that I bought on ebay for $8, it looks so much better now.
I also replaced the chrome grille emblem with this black one that I bought on ebay for $8, it looks so much better now.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 167
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From: Boise, ID
Did mine a little different
It has taken me a long time to get this done. I looked for the expanded steel for quite a while. Finally gave in and went to the local steel supply company. Ordered my piece of 1/4" by 18 expanded steel. Waited for a week for them to cut it. Dropped it off at the powder coat shop and waited for another week. I didn't want to deal with the zip ties and blocks falling off. I have heard mixed reviews about the performance of the blocks. So I screwed it into the frame behind the grill. I had to trim the steel in a couple of places.
I am very happy with how it turned out!! Worth the wait!!
I am very happy with how it turned out!! Worth the wait!!
JK Newbie
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 5
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From: Dumfries, VA
Originally Posted by pderr676
It has taken me a long time to get this done. I looked for the expanded steel for quite a while. Finally gave in and went to the local steel supply company. Ordered my piece of 1/4" by 18 expanded steel. Waited for a week for them to cut it. Dropped it off at the powder coat shop and waited for another week. I didn't want to deal with the zip ties and blocks falling off. I have heard mixed reviews about the performance of the blocks. So I screwed it into the frame behind the grill. I had to trim the steel in a couple of places.
<img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=355242"/><img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=355243"/>
I am very happy with how it turned out!! Worth the wait!!
<img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=355242"/><img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=355243"/>
I am very happy with how it turned out!! Worth the wait!!
