change grill on freightliner classic

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  1. May 2, 2020 #1
    united972

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    whats the best or easiest way to swap a grill? would i have to take off hood?
     
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  3. May 2, 2020 #2
    Dino soar

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    I think the nuts are on the inside of the hood.

    So if it were me, I would set up a table right under the hood where it's flipped.

    You may have to use 2x4s or something to make it high enough but you should be able to lay the new grill right in there without taking the hood off.
     
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    39975090-32EE-4962-A532-9EF5AFB3967B.png Best way I’ve found, 4 - 7/16 nuts in each inside corner. Rubber mounts/ bolts might break. If so you’ll need to replace mounts,on grill before re installing.
     
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    I was cheap on the duct tape :)
     

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