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Okay, so this isn’t an actual grill swap. The gladiator inserts (larger honeycomb) are a bolt on item that can be had for $45 total. The install is very easy, the grill comes off with only 6 clips (YouTube has a bunch of videos).

To get the inserts off, it’s only a few clips and a few torx screws and that’s it. What took a little longer was relocating the horns. Our diesels get hot and these are right in the way, so I mounted them near the front bumper. I did have to unbolt the winch and tilt it, but didn’t have to fully remove it.

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Horns do ok submerged?
 

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2021's with the front camera come with the JT insert already, at least our Aussie ones do so assuming they all do. Ignore the 79 Series Landcruiser next to me.

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Did you have to trim the bottom of the grill to accommodate the winch power cables?
 
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Horns do ok submerged?
From the factory they are behind the front grill and exposed to constant rain, so I’d assume so. The front of my bumper is also pretty high, so if I’m submerged for long, so are my door sills, which isn’t good.
 

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Yep, simple swap but only part of a system IMO.
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From the factory they are behind the front grill and exposed to constant rain, so I’d assume so. The front of my bumper is also pretty high, so if I’m submerged for long, so are my door sills, which isn’t good.
I’ve had my sills submerged more times than I can count and the rig keeps ticking without leaks or electrical faults so far. Let her swim! :devil:
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