DIY grille update and new color / added Rubi STL front skid

Freems · Aug 25, 2024

Thought I’d share some updates I completed today.
Back to a OEM grille. Found one used in good shape, scotch bright scuffing and 400 grit sanding, tack cloth and painted it Satin Black. Had both sets of inserts, like the JL better.
Removed Tyger stubby grille, welded on some tabs for connection to the new Rubi front STL skid. Reinstalled everything.
I‘ll cut and bend some 1/4” 6 series aluminum straps for the skid connection to the bumper tomorrow to finish it up. I forgot how much I missed the OEM grille. I think it turned out good.

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NY JT · Aug 26, 2024

Freems said:
Thought I’d share some updates I completed today.
Back to a OEM grille. Found one used in good shape, scotch bright scuffing and 400 grit sanding, tack cloth and painted it Satin Black. Had both sets of inserts, like the JL better.
Removed Tyger stubby grille, welded on some tabs for connection to the new Rubi front STL skid. Reinstalled everything.
I‘ll cut and bend some 1/4” 6 series aluminum straps for the skid connection to the bumper tomorrow to finish it up. I forgot how much I missed the OEM grille. I think it turned out good.

Great Job!!!!! Looks much better!!!!

Badweather · Aug 26, 2024

Much better well done

Blucid · Aug 26, 2024

Thank god for this abomination that is going into the trash... Other then that AMAZING Job looks incredible.

ShastaJT6 · Aug 26, 2024

Blucid said:
Thank god for this abomination that is going into the trash... Other then that AMAZING Job looks incredible.

This is the best picture on the internet

JsnJcksn · Aug 26, 2024

In the bin!

TheSolarWizard · Aug 26, 2024

Two pieces of trash side by side!
(Bronco sport)

Wheelin98TJ · Aug 26, 2024

Could've made $50 on Marketplace with that grill in the trash, but not only did you save your Jeep, you saved another.

Jeep Gladiator DIY grille update and new color / added Rubi STL front skid Doing God's Work

mdyucca · Aug 26, 2024

Much Better! Cant see the tabs that were added?

NotSo Bright White · Aug 26, 2024

I bet the trash man won’t even take it!

Shibbyjeep · Aug 26, 2024

Finally a reason for the angry face grille to be angry!!! Glad it finally found it's rightful home.

Freems · Aug 26, 2024

mdyucca said:
Much Better! Cant see the tabs that were added?

I’ll update with more pics tomorrow, got them cut out this afternoon.

Freems · Aug 27, 2024

mdyucca said:
Much Better! Cant see the tabs that were added?

Here’s the picture details on connecting the Rubi Steel front skid to the Tyger stubby bumper. Materials: 1/4” aluminum, 1/2”x1 1/2” grade 8 bolts

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Jeep Gladiator DIY grille update and new color / added Rubi STL front skid IMG_1367

mdyucca · Aug 28, 2024

Nice work!

swtrailboss · Aug 29, 2024

The absolute best picture I have ever seen on this forum!!!!!!!!!!!!

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