1. Welcome to Tundras.com!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tundra discussion topics
    • Transfer over your build thread from a different forum to this one
    • Communicate privately with other Tundra owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Anybody have a behind the grill bug screen?

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by veg hed, Sep 20, 2016.

  1. Sep 20, 2016 at 11:52 AM
    #1
    veg hed

    veg hed [OP] Thug

    Joined:
    May 12, 2016
    Member:
    #3350
    Messages:
    305
    Utah
    Vehicle:
    2016 Ta-Tundra Barcelona Red
    I've seen a few on line but was wondering if anyone here has a behind the grill big screen. I'd like something that is easy to remove and clean. Thanks.
     
  2. Sep 20, 2016 at 1:04 PM
    #2
    T-Rex266

    T-Rex266 Owner, CTO and executive chairman of X Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jan 5, 2014
    Member:
    #6
    Messages:
    161,324
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Elon
    Like a mesh screen?
     
  3. Sep 20, 2016 at 1:16 PM
    #3
    TXRailRoadBandit73

    TXRailRoadBandit73 YOTAS,RAILROADIN',RÖKnRÖLLN',BEER,MAX/GEMMA

    Joined:
    May 30, 2016
    Member:
    #3487
    Messages:
    50,574
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Adam
    The 956, TEXAS
    None yet
    If he talking bout mesh screen I did that to my t100 cut mesh screen like window screen roll I cut to size n zip tied it keep radiator clean actually thought of doing to tundra
     
    Y0TA PR0 likes this.
  4. Sep 20, 2016 at 1:22 PM
    #4
    TRD Pro Rookie

    TRD Pro Rookie New Member

    Joined:
    Jul 19, 2016
    Member:
    #3925
    Messages:
    572
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Rick
    D/FW
    Vehicle:
    2016 TRD Pro
    Nothing major
    I thought you meant big screen TV. That would be pimpin.
     
  5. Sep 20, 2016 at 1:35 PM
    #5
    T-Rex266

    T-Rex266 Owner, CTO and executive chairman of X Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jan 5, 2014
    Member:
    #6
    Messages:
    161,324
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Elon
    IMG_6306.GIF
     
  6. Sep 20, 2016 at 4:09 PM
    #6
    veg hed

    veg hed [OP] Thug

    Joined:
    May 12, 2016
    Member:
    #3350
    Messages:
    305
    Utah
    Vehicle:
    2016 Ta-Tundra Barcelona Red
    Last edited: Sep 20, 2016
    nk1794 likes this.
  7. Sep 20, 2016 at 4:39 PM
    #7
    TXRailRoadBandit73

    TXRailRoadBandit73 YOTAS,RAILROADIN',RÖKnRÖLLN',BEER,MAX/GEMMA

    Joined:
    May 30, 2016
    Member:
    #3487
    Messages:
    50,574
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Adam
    The 956, TEXAS
    None yet
    Y0TA PR0 likes this.
  8. Sep 20, 2016 at 5:18 PM
    #8
    veg hed

    veg hed [OP] Thug

    Joined:
    May 12, 2016
    Member:
    #3350
    Messages:
    305
    Utah
    Vehicle:
    2016 Ta-Tundra Barcelona Red
    Yeah, I though about doing this but I'm getting ready to move and I don't want any extra screen or stuff to deal with. Plus the nearest hardware store is about a 2 hour round trip.
     
  9. Sep 20, 2016 at 7:28 PM
    #9
    TXRailRoadBandit73

    TXRailRoadBandit73 YOTAS,RAILROADIN',RÖKnRÖLLN',BEER,MAX/GEMMA

    Joined:
    May 30, 2016
    Member:
    #3487
    Messages:
    50,574
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Adam
    The 956, TEXAS
    None yet
  10. May 1, 2018 at 11:50 AM
    #10
    Y0TA PR0

    Y0TA PR0 Oil & Gas

    Joined:
    Jan 24, 2016
    Member:
    #2519
    Messages:
    23,740
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Rafael
    Alberta, Canada
    Vehicle:
    2017 TRD PRO
    Any pictures Ramirez? I’m interested in doing the same. I hate bugs on my radiator
     
    Last edited: May 1, 2018
  11. May 1, 2018 at 11:53 AM
    #11
    TXRailRoadBandit73

    TXRailRoadBandit73 YOTAS,RAILROADIN',RÖKnRÖLLN',BEER,MAX/GEMMA

    Joined:
    May 30, 2016
    Member:
    #3487
    Messages:
    50,574
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Adam
    The 956, TEXAS
    None yet
    I have to do again as the screen was getting old and ragged , I just so happen to have a roll of heavy duty window screen I cut to size and zip tied to radiator area, now that I'm doing these backlit letters I need to clean Tundra radiator
     
    Y0TA PR0[QUOTED] likes this.
  12. May 1, 2018 at 12:15 PM
    #12
    TXRailRoadBandit73

    TXRailRoadBandit73 YOTAS,RAILROADIN',RÖKnRÖLLN',BEER,MAX/GEMMA

    Joined:
    May 30, 2016
    Member:
    #3487
    Messages:
    50,574
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Adam
    The 956, TEXAS
    None yet
    For our Tundras ya need a piece 25" long x 16" high, n zip tie to locations where it can tie to
     
    Pudge and Y0TA PR0[QUOTED] like this.
  13. May 1, 2018 at 12:39 PM
    #13
    Y0TA PR0

    Y0TA PR0 Oil & Gas

    Joined:
    Jan 24, 2016
    Member:
    #2519
    Messages:
    23,740
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Rafael
    Alberta, Canada
    Vehicle:
    2017 TRD PRO
    25”L X 16”H copy that. thanks.
     
  14. May 1, 2018 at 12:44 PM
    #14
    TXRailRoadBandit73

    TXRailRoadBandit73 YOTAS,RAILROADIN',RÖKnRÖLLN',BEER,MAX/GEMMA

    Joined:
    May 30, 2016
    Member:
    #3487
    Messages:
    50,574
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Adam
    The 956, TEXAS
    None yet
    Yes sir, and jus cut small notches so a zip tie can slide thru and secure to one of many areas
     
    Y0TA PR0[QUOTED] likes this.
  15. May 1, 2018 at 12:50 PM
    #15
    Y0TA PR0

    Y0TA PR0 Oil & Gas

    Joined:
    Jan 24, 2016
    Member:
    #2519
    Messages:
    23,740
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Rafael
    Alberta, Canada
    Vehicle:
    2017 TRD PRO
    ok. I have to go find window screen.
     
  16. May 1, 2018 at 12:52 PM
    #16
    Challenger1

    Challenger1 Gramping

    Joined:
    Apr 22, 2018
    Member:
    #14678
    Messages:
    894
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Andy
    Southern California /Tustin
    You can easily order it online and have it shipped to your house?
    Saves you a trip to the store.
     
    Y0TA PR0 likes this.
  17. May 1, 2018 at 12:53 PM
    #17
    Y0TA PR0

    Y0TA PR0 Oil & Gas

    Joined:
    Jan 24, 2016
    Member:
    #2519
    Messages:
    23,740
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Rafael
    Alberta, Canada
    Vehicle:
    2017 TRD PRO
    Welcome to the forum!

    You have a screen behind your grill?
     
  18. May 1, 2018 at 12:54 PM
    #18
    TXRailRoadBandit73

    TXRailRoadBandit73 YOTAS,RAILROADIN',RÖKnRÖLLN',BEER,MAX/GEMMA

    Joined:
    May 30, 2016
    Member:
    #3487
    Messages:
    50,574
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Adam
    The 956, TEXAS
    None yet
    Ya don't need a large roll call some friends co-worker see if they have laying around before ya buy, or see if a local hardware store can cut to size
     
    Y0TA PR0[QUOTED] likes this.
  19. May 1, 2018 at 1:03 PM
    #19
    Challenger1

    Challenger1 Gramping

    Joined:
    Apr 22, 2018
    Member:
    #14678
    Messages:
    894
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Andy
    Southern California /Tustin
    Hello! Thank you for the warm welcome.
    I have the TRD Pro grill and installed a window screen.
    Amazon'ed it for a few bucks shipped to my house.
    i used a metal wire and made a frame for the screen and zip tied it to the grill.

    this would work as well..

    https://www.amazon.com/Dailyshops-Mosquito-Insect-Window-Curtain/dp/B01I54IZMC/ref=sr_1_21?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1525205125&sr=1-21&keywords=window+screen&th=1

    8.99!
     
    Last edited: May 1, 2018
    Y0TA PR0[QUOTED] likes this.
  20. May 1, 2018 at 2:48 PM
    #20
    mtntop

    mtntop New Member

    Joined:
    Jul 14, 2015
    Member:
    #1521
    Messages:
    362
    Gender:
    Male
    Colorado
    Vehicle:
    2004 4x4 Access Cab SR5
    and here I thought I was being clever, I installed a metal screen behind my grill to keep the rocks from beatin hell outta of my radiator fins. They use gravel here in CO for traction and it beats up the radiator fins pretty good.
     
    ColoradoTJ likes this.
  21. May 1, 2018 at 3:35 PM
    #21
    acmesupply

    acmesupply New Member

    Joined:
    Dec 9, 2016
    Member:
    #5501
    Messages:
    205
    Vehicle:
    2018 SR5 CM Silver TRD
    I have a 2002 Tacoma with mesh I installed the week I bought it new in 2001. I have to use metal as the area is full of rocks and almost no bugs.
    1/4 inch only restricts about 20 percent air flow. Not able to post pictures right now but will on PC later
     
  22. May 1, 2018 at 5:51 PM
    #22
    geno0506

    geno0506 New Member

    Joined:
    May 25, 2016
    Member:
    #3446
    Messages:
    4,700
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Michael
    Vehicle:
    2017 Tundra 5.7 CM 4x4, S/W, B-6112/5160

     
  23. May 1, 2018 at 9:47 PM
    #23
    acmesupply

    acmesupply New Member

    Joined:
    Dec 9, 2016
    Member:
    #5501
    Messages:
    205
    Vehicle:
    2018 SR5 CM Silver TRD
  24. May 2, 2018 at 11:31 AM
    #24
    Y0TA PR0

    Y0TA PR0 Oil & Gas

    Joined:
    Jan 24, 2016
    Member:
    #2519
    Messages:
    23,740
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Rafael
    Alberta, Canada
    Vehicle:
    2017 TRD PRO
    FCE59DFA-E6CD-441C-B336-05B216CD7867.jpg
    Found this for 9$.
     
    TXRailRoadBandit73 likes this.
  25. May 2, 2018 at 11:36 AM
    #25
    belanger9

    belanger9 New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 5, 2018
    Member:
    #13326
    Messages:
    1,489
    Gender:
    Male
    Edmonton, AB
    Vehicle:
    2016 TRD Off Road Inferno
    A bunch
    Dang I spent 14 at Home Depot for that :rofl: Gonna put it on this weekend, I'm thinking of using the tabs for the grill to anchor it on the bottom by cutting squares to go over the tabs, should be thin enough to not affect the fit of the grill. Just have to find a way to attach it to the top now.
     
    Y0TA PR0[QUOTED] likes this.
  26. May 2, 2018 at 11:46 AM
    #26
    DividedSky

    DividedSky New Member

    Joined:
    Nov 16, 2017
    Member:
    #10993
    Messages:
    953
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jeff
    Vehicle:
    '18 Crewmax - ADS Mid Travel
    ADS 2.5's (rear bypass) U748 Leaf Springs
    When you clean the screen, do you remove the entire front grill, or do you just hose it while it is on the truck.
    I like the idea, but removing the grill every time you want to clean it would be a PITA.
     
    Y0TA PR0 likes this.
  27. May 2, 2018 at 12:03 PM
    #27
    Y0TA PR0

    Y0TA PR0 Oil & Gas

    Joined:
    Jan 24, 2016
    Member:
    #2519
    Messages:
    23,740
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Rafael
    Alberta, Canada
    Vehicle:
    2017 TRD PRO
    Should be good by just hose it down while still on. But I don’t know, we’ll see I guess lol
     
  28. May 2, 2018 at 7:25 PM
    #28
    TTund16

    TTund16 New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 3, 2017
    Member:
    #5798
    Messages:
    1,157
    Gender:
    Male
    I assume these screens won't restrict cooling and cause any issues?!
    if it is only %20 it should? be ok ...
    just curious, what if you are driving very slow in summer heavy traffic and towing?
    any bad experience anyone?
     
  29. May 2, 2018 at 7:39 PM
    #29
    TXRailRoadBandit73

    TXRailRoadBandit73 YOTAS,RAILROADIN',RÖKnRÖLLN',BEER,MAX/GEMMA

    Joined:
    May 30, 2016
    Member:
    #3487
    Messages:
    50,574
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Adam
    The 956, TEXAS
    None yet
    That's what I used on my T100, I'll be using on Tundy
     
    geno0506 and Y0TA PR0[QUOTED] like this.
  30. May 2, 2018 at 7:51 PM
    #30
    TTund16

    TTund16 New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 3, 2017
    Member:
    #5798
    Messages:
    1,157
    Gender:
    Male
    does the color match your chrome bumpers? :D
     

Products Discussed in

To Top