Install shop for grills and side markers

JasonE · 08-13-2017, 05:28 PM

Hello!

I'm not much of a DYI kinda person so I prefer to pay a shop for installing parts/accessories. I'm looking for a shop in San Diego where I can purchase grills and pre-lci side markers and install them for me. I'm willing to drive to LA if that's what it takes. Thanks in advanced.

-J

MWPos · 08-13-2017, 06:42 PM

West Cost Specialties or Amatos should be able to take care of you. You may need to buy the parts.

ALPWhite · 08-13-2017, 07:37 PM

There is absolutely no reason to pay for any of those 2 things to get installed. If you have 2 hands then you can do them both within 15 minutes. You'll probably save $200 right there.

Let us know if you want to try to do it yourself and we can link you to posts on how to do it, if not then pay the cost for it.

Ickdeep · 08-13-2017, 08:25 PM

I'd definitely just do this at home. I made this guide when I installed my grill. I think after I made the video, I think you just have to pull the grills out.

As for side markers, they pop right off. Use a trim removal tool.

lsturbointeg · 08-13-2017, 09:57 PM

Save the money brother and do it yourself! Yank them ***** out...the grills that is! You'll thank us later! Oh, like Ickdeep said use a pry tool for the markers

ezaircon4jc · 08-13-2017, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonE

Hello!

I'm not much of a DYI kinda person so I prefer to pay a shop for installing parts/accessories. I'm looking for a shop in San Diego where I can purchase grills and pre-lci side markers and install them for me. I'm willing to drive to LA if that's what it takes. Thanks in advanced.

-J

You have an LCI? Why change the side markers? AFAIK the repeater lights won't work; there are no wires back there. I would LOVE to replace those chrome pieces with the pre-LCI lighted pieces. I also want them to work!

JasonE · 08-14-2017, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ezaircon4jc

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Originally Posted by JasonE

Hello!

I'm not much of a DYI kinda person so I prefer to pay a shop for installing parts/accessories. I'm looking for a shop in San Diego where I can purchase grills and pre-lci side markers and install them for me. I'm willing to drive to LA if that's what it takes. Thanks in advanced.

-J

You have an LCI? Why change the side markers? AFAIK the repeater lights won't work; there are no wires back there. I would LOVE to replace those chrome pieces with the pre-LCI lighted pieces. I also want them to work!

I guess I'll give it a shot at DIY. Which would be better to buy from JBSpeed or iND? I think I want to do double slatted gloss black and the gloss black side markers. Maybe try my hand in the color match front reflector.

Ickdeep · 08-14-2017, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonE

I guess I'll give it a shot at DIY. Which would be better to buy from JBSpeed or iND? I think I want to do double slatted gloss black and the gloss black side markers. Maybe try my hand in the color match front reflector.

I have parts from both places. Both are really nice quality and paint. I can't even remember which is from where.

ALPWhite · 08-14-2017, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonE

I guess I'll give it a shot at DIY. Which would be better to buy from JBSpeed or iND? I think I want to do double slatted gloss black and the gloss black side markers. Maybe try my hand in the color match front reflector.

I put some gloves on when removing the grille... the back part of the slats were cutting into my hands lol. I have delicate fingers

JasonE · 08-17-2017, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Ickdeep

I'd definitely just do this at home. I made this guide when I installed my grill. I think after I made the video, I think you just have to pull the grills out.

As for side markers, they pop right off. Use a trim removal tool.

So I ordered the parts from JBSpeed should be in soon! What pry tool kit do I need? Anyone from amazon will do?? Thanks again!

Ickdeep · 08-17-2017, 03:12 PM

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So I ordered the parts from JBSpeed should be in soon! What pry tool kit do I need? Anyone from amazon will do?? Thanks again!

Something like this should work: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06X942HKC?ref_=ams_ad_dp_ttl

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