Drake billet aluminum grille inserts...
11-23-2011, 07:42 AM
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Drake billet aluminum grille inserts...
Does anyone have the Drake grille inserts? They are billet aluminum and $79.99 @Quadratec. I had the "gutter guard" plastic mesh in my '07 grille, but these look a lot stronger and easy to install.
http://www.quadratec.com/products/13131_310X_PG.htm
http://www.quadratec.com/products/13131_310X_PG.htm
11-23-2011, 08:07 AM
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11-23-2011, 10:51 AM
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I have them in black! They are pretty nice. But the paint does seem to chip easy on them. It is more of a matte finish.
Word of caution: be careful when using towels to dry your Jeep, they tend to get caught on the inserts!
The bolts used did rust up on me after 2 days in the summer!
Some black touch up paint was applied and no problems so far!
Word of caution: be careful when using towels to dry your Jeep, they tend to get caught on the inserts!
The bolts used did rust up on me after 2 days in the summer!
Some black touch up paint was applied and no problems so far!
11-23-2011, 12:28 PM
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Had a chrome version on my TJ. Paint chipped quick. Also coolant temps went up a hair. They do block a decent bit of air. Could be an issue for heavy towing with a tranny cooler
11-23-2011, 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Lone Star JK
I have them, they are great for keeping the radiator from getting beat up.
About the hardware ! Maybe a run to the shop & swap out for some stainless
