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Old 10 Aug 2009, 10:55 pm
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Default Cheap grille mod for 2006-2010

I'm actually kind of surprised this has never turned up in an option package or a Dream Cruiser. I own a 2006 Touring, and one of my biggest complaints with the redesign of the front fascia is how the once-prominent grille was tightened in and subordinated, in a way, to the big "corporate" under-bumper grilles. Clearly, they were trying to make it look more like the 'modern' Chrysler line-up (thankfully, they never put grooves in the hood!) instead of the retro cars that inspired it.

My solution: eBay! And not one of the aftermarket grilles that cost hundreds of $$ - a stock 2006-2010 grille! All one needs to do is get a stock black grille with the chrome trim, and replace the one already on the car (of course, this won't make any difference on a black Cruiser ); the result is a grille that not only looks larger, but the chrome bars appear to 'float' and give it a custom look without a custom price (not only eBay, but you can check out the local salvage yards, as well). And you don't even need to buy a grille - if you want to take the time and effort to carefully remove the chrome trim, you can repaint your existing grille, then put the bars back on and re-install - I bought mine because a.) it was easier, and b.) I can put the original back on if I want to resell the car (it now hangs in my garage):
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