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T-Rex Grilles for Trucks and SUVs

10 min read December 28, 2022 Roger Craig
T-REX F-150 Revolver Grille

The front of the vehicle is like its face. And when it comes to pickup trucks and SUVs, the look of the face also plays a crucial role in representing confidence, strength, and your usual driving style, while being harmonic with the overall vehicle design.

T-Rex from Southern California is the leading all-American manufacturer of Grilles, The main function of Vehicle Grilles is to allow the flow of cool air to the engine, reducing its temperature and keeping all the essential parts protected against high temperatures. But apart from that, Grilles also improve the visual style, adding character and serving as a way for the driver to express themselves. 

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Lariat Revolver Bumper Grille

All the stages of Grilles production are performed in Southern California, starting from research and designing, and finishing with production and development. The company stays true to the art of American craftsmanship which allows them to release products of the finest quality, which cannot be found in any competitive products manufactured overseas. 

T-Rex offers a wide range of designs and fitments for all modern and older truck and SUV models. Each product is manufactured using top-end CAD design and engineering. The designs undergo multiple tests before releasing on the market, in order to provide the perfect durability, fitment, and finish resilience. Materials are processed using precision TIG welding, laser cutting, quality control, and precise assembly technologies. 

Let’s dive deeper into the types of Grilles T-Rex manufacturers today. 

ZROADZ LED Grilles: Additional Front Lighting

In this series, the T-Rex team focused on manufacturing the perfect combination of laser-cut Grille design with a useful additional LED bar that enhances the driving experience during the night. This laser-cut Grille is offered as a one-piece product that comes with one powerful ZROADZ Led Bar, together they form a complete package that is worth every cent. 

  • Wiring and LED harnesses for ZROADZ Led lights to come in the package. 
  • The repeating pattern created using laser cutting technology looks amazing on any vehicle make and model.
  • LED Light Bar is manufactured in a slimline enclosed design and provides powerful high-output illumination.
  • ZROADZ Led Grilles are available for these vehicle manufacturers: Jeep, GMC, Ford, Toyota, Dodge Ram, and Chevrolet.
  • All models are released in a resilient, beautiful Black powder-coated finish. 
  • Models compared with forward-facing cameras are also available.
  • Insert and replacement configurations are available depending if you want to get rid of the original grille.

Sport Grilles: Mesh Design by T-Rex

Sport Mesh T-Rex models are designed as insert Grilles that seamlessly cover the factory part, are easy to install in your garage, and provide your vehicle with a beautiful frameless mesh look. This model has a unique sports look for which you don’t have to pay thousands of dollars.

  • You can purchase main or bumper grilles, they are sold separately. 
  • Black, polished, and chrome finishes are available in Sports T-Rex Grilles.
  • The product is manufactured from 304-formed stainless steel.
  • Bolt-on, insert, overlay, and replacement configurations are available depending on the vehicle make and model.
  • Sport Grilles with Mesh Design are released for Chrystler, Ram trucks, Honda, Chevrolet, GMC, Dodge, Mustang, Toyota, BMW, Jeep, Nissan, and Ford.

Revolver LED Grilles

These all-American grilles offer nice LED lights with amber colors, laser-cut mild steel construction in a honeycomb design, and additional aluminum trim pieces that can be removed, replaced, or customized for additional style points. 

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  • Revolver Grilles by T-Rex are mid-range in terms of price but excellent in terms of style and performance.
  • This model can be purchased with or without LED lights in the configuration. 
  • Revolver Grilles are released exclusively in Confident Black finish.
  • Overlay and replacement models are available depending on the vehicle’s make and model.

X-Metal by T-Rex: extreme off-road and truck grilles

If you search for something more durable, sturdy, and aggressively looking, X-Metal grilles is exactly what your vehicle needs. Manufactured from formed 304 stainless steel or carbon steel material in an intricate and confident mesh, these grilles will provide an adventurous look for your vehicle, keep your engine cool, and will withstand anything your truck will go through on a heavy-duty or an off-road trip. 

  • X-Metal Grilles by T-Rex feature formed woven wire style mesh, twelve-gauge frame, and exclusive signature X-Metal studs. 
  • The X-Metal logo is engraved on any model from this series.
  • You can purchase these grilles in Black or Polished finishes. 
  • X-Metal is also released in configurations compatible with forward-facing cameras. 
  • Insert, replacement, overlay, and bolt-on models are available in X-Metal Grilles series.
  • Grilles from this series are available for a wide range of vehicle makes and models: Ford, Ram, Toyota, Jeep, Chevrolet, Nissan, GMC, Hummer, and many more. 

Laser Torch by T-Rex: affordable stylish grilles

This model offers a one-piece laser cut construction from mild steel, a honeycomb elegant pattern, and built-in LED lights. All of it comes at a reasonable price, manufactured and tested in Southern California. One-piece construction is much more economic than the popular wire mesh material used in other models. 

  • LED Lights are built-in and provide additional, powerful illumination during night drives. 
  • Honeycomb pattern looks amazing on all vehicle makes and models. 
  • Laser Torch Grilles by T-Rex are manufactured in the Black finish.
  • Models compatible with forward-facing cameras are available.
  • This grille is released as an insert or replacement configuration, bumper grilles are also available.
  • Laser Torch by T-Rex can be purchased for GMC, Toyota, Ram, Chevrolet, Ford, and other pickup truck models. 

Upper Class Series of Grilles by T-Rex

In this series, T-Rex focused on creating a perfect combination of elegance and availability in terms of price. Grilles from the Upper Class Series are manufactured either from Stainless Steel, Mild Steel, or Aluminum and processed to create a fully formed mesh design combined with a twelve-gauge frame processed through laser cutting. 

  • Upper Class T-Rex Grilles are released in Chrome, Black, or Polished finishes. They are durable and protect the product from scratches or deterioration.
  • Overlay, replacement, insert, and bolt-on configurations are available in this model.
  • Main and bumper grilles can be purchased depending on the vehicle make and model. 
  • Models compatible with front-facing cameras are also available.
  • Upper Class T-Rex Grilles are released for GMC, Chrysler, Chevrolet, Toyota, Ram, Ford, Dodge, Subaru, Nissan, Hyundai, Camaro, Cadillac, Lincoln, BMW, Porsche, Audi, Scion, Infiniti, Lexus, and many other manufacturers. 

Billet Series by T-Rex: a classic, classy design

Billet designs have become popular in the 70s and to this day they keep the position of the most popular, classic-looking, minimalistic but elegant grilles in the automotive world. T-Rex took the billet Grille style to the next level, improving the quality by using top-notch materials processed by high-end technologies. These grilles exceed OEM standards and provide higher performance and aesthetic ratings. Easy to install and long to serve, Billet Grilles by T-Rex are exactly what vintage vehicle enthusiasts need and want to implement in their daily cars. 

  • Billet Grilles are released in Polished, Black, Aluminum, Silver, and Brushed finishes. 
  • You can choose between vertical and horizontal designs manufactured from Aluminum, Mild Steel, and Stainless Steel. 
  • Main and Bumper Biller Grilles are available. You can also order a configuration compatible with front-facing cameras.
  • The main material used to create these grilles is 6061/6063 aluminum. 
  • Billet T-Rex Grilles are released for Toyota, Ram, GMC, Dodge, Ford, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Jeep, Lincoln, Mazda, and other popular vehicle manufacturers. 

Stealth Series by T-Rex: Full Black Grilles

While most grilles tend to play on contrasts of color or shiny polished finish, the models from this series were designed for a confident, full-black look accompanied by the same black studs and logo. The black color is achieved after applying a resilient, durable black powder coating that protects the grille for the lifetime of your vehicle. 

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  • Stealth Grilles by T-Rex are released in fitments that are both compatible and not compatible with front-facing cameras. 
  • Replacement, insert, and overlay configurations are available depending on your desires and the model of your vehicle. 
  • Each model is produced either by laser cutting or as a formed mesh. 
  • Stealth T-Rex Grilles are manufactured for the following vehicle makes: Ford, GMC, RAM, Toyota, Jeep, Chevrolet, and many more.

DJ Series: Premium Class Grilles by T-Rex

If you want to achieve a designer, luxurious, and elegant look that will stay the same even after years of service, choose Grilles from DJ Series. These grilles feature highlighting elegant trim pieces and a wire mesh construction.

  • Dj Series Grilles are released as Main and Bumper configurations in four unique styles: Phantom Urban, exotic GT Strada, Phantom Full Face, and Predator.
  • You can order these grilles as an overlay, insert, or replacement fitment.
  • This model is released exclusively in a Black powder-coated finish.
  • DJ Series Grilles are released for Ford, Dodge, Chevrolet, Mustang, and other models.

T-Rex Laser X: affordable versatile grilles

This model features a beautiful, intricate honeycomb design achieved by processing one-piece steel material through laser cutting. While these grilles aren’t manufactured with wire mesh, they still offer good durability and resistance to deterioration while the cost is much more affordable. 

  • T-Rex Laser X grilles can be purchased in Black and Polished finishes.
  • Grilles compatible with front-facing cameras are available.
  • Choose between insert, overlay, and replacement fitments depending on your wishes and vehicle model.
  • You can buy bumper grilles separately.
  • Laser X Grilles are available for Ford, Toyota, RAM, Chevrolet, and other vehicle makes and models. 

Torch Series: T-Rex Grilles with LED lights

T-Rex designed these Grilles to come with preassembled, powerful LED lights from patented ZROADZ illumination models. This series feature formed wire mesh or laser-cut steel constructions that create perfect patterns. Twelve-gauge X-Metal patented studs create a strengthened perimeter, and the whole grille is coated with two layers of Black or Black Brushed powder. 

  • Choose between Black or Chrome studs for additional stylistic accents.
  • Each product comes with wiring harnesses for additional safety and reliability.
  • You can purchase Bumper Grilles separately.
  • Each Torch Grille comes with ZROADZ LED lighting that provides better visibility at night.
  • Signature X-Metal logos add character and stylistic accents.
  • You can also order a grille compatible with a forward-facing front camera.
  • Insert, replacement, overlay, and bolt-on fitments are available depending on the vehicle make and model, and your order.
  • You can buy Torch T-Rex Grilles for Toyota, Ford, GMC, RAM, Chevrolet, Jeep, Polaris Quad Bikes, and other vehicle makes and models.