T-Rex Billet Grill Installation on 08 Chevy Equinox (By Bryan Ellis)

Billet grilles are custom grille inserts that are usually used to cover or replace the factory grille of a particular vehicle. Billet grilles can be made from about anything from aluminum to stainless steel and even ABS plastic.

Billet grilles are usually cut into their custom shape from a solid piece of raw material (as opposed being cast from a mold.) This can make a billet grills significantly sturdier than their injection molded, forged or cast brethren.

Billet grills are very easy to install since the generally bolt right over the factory grille. They use hidden screws and brackets to securely fasten to the factory version. Of course you can also find versions that totally replace the factory grille and they are usually a little more difficult to install.

A new grille is a very stylish way to set your vehicle apart from the rest of the pack and it gives it a very nice personal touch. There are a number of grille manufacturer out there dedicated to delivering a quality product. They usually specialize in a specific niche market and cater to the needs of the customers in it.

In this edition we installed a T-Rex 2- piece Billet Grille to Vickie’s 2008 Chevy Equinox.  As you can see it is a great looking product and very well made. The manufacturer’s part number is 21285 and it can be had at www.motorweb.com for $164.00 plus shipping which is a great deal for such a nice product.

It took no time at all to install and looks great. We give this product two thumbs up and highly recommend the T-Rex product to anyone looking for billet grilles and accessories.