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 89 Raider Grille
#986963
02/23/10 03:19 PM
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Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 40
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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So my wife destroyed a 96 GMC full size pickup with my Raider 3 years ago right before we went to Japan...Bent the A/C Condenser, destroyed the grille/bumper, lower valance. Should see the damage to the GMC...my damage was "minor" LOL! I've been looking for a Grille but I won't pay the $200+ from the online Mitsubishi catalog. I found a site called brandywineparts. Does anyone have experience with them? They show under "new parts" a grille for less than $20, but under "used parts" they list one for $40????? I'm not sure what to think because they don't have a pic for the new one that is cheaper...Any thoughts? Can't find any in the Va. Beach area where I'm in training w/ the Army for the next few months....
89 Raider 3.0L V6
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Re: 89 Raider Grille
[Re: shadytree]
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02/23/10 04:25 PM
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Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 10,238
Web Wheeler
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Unless you're partial to the '89 original grille, I'd suggest considering the earlier style. I replaced the grille on my '89 with the older style because there is greater flow area on the earlier grilles..... IIRC, the '88 grill has about 20% more open space than the '89. What is available on the '89 may be plenty, but I like the idea of more radiator exposure. Auction Frank
'89 [color:"white"]G-Raider[color:"white"] [color:"black"]Supercharged 3.0L, MegaSquirt 2, lockup A/T, 2.5" exhaust, 172k, Cibie H4s/Oscar SCs, Hella Micro DE fogs, Cobra CB, Superwinch hubs, LSD rear/Aussie Locker front, Bilsteins, Lifeline AGM, Rust-Oleum
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Re: 89 Raider Grille
[Re: shadytree]
#986965
02/23/10 04:50 PM
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Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,511
Body Damage is Cool
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What you're probably seeing is a new aftermarket grille - not OEM Mitsubishi. The aftermarket parts can be really hit or miss on their quality and fitment. During my years in a bodyshop we would avoid aftermarket whenever possible, preferring used OEM parts instead - at least they would fit properly.
95 Montero SR
3.8 MIVEC, Advance headers, 2 1/2" exhaust, Magnaflow muffler, OME shocks & rear springs, 2" body lift, 3" tank lift, 4.90s, TRE front locker, factory rear locker, Roger Brown Rock Sliderz, 315/75r16 (35") tires, Sport big brakes
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Re: 89 Raider Grille
[Re: ryany]
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02/23/10 05:17 PM
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Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 6,134
Trail Leader
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look up a new 83-84 grille, those are the stamped steel ones. I hear they are cheaper at the dealer. Those are the best looking I think. If you go aftermarket search long and hard for the grille with the foglight holes <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
1999 Montero SAS'd on Kings and stuff
1998 Montero trying to get a V8 Swapped
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Re: 89 Raider Grille
[Re: FrankR]
#986967
02/23/10 05:38 PM
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Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 40
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Thanks for the heads up on everything. I'm definitely looking to go OEM. Are the 87/88 direct fits? Or should I expect to modify it? I would venture to guess that the size is the same...
89 Raider 3.0L V6
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Re: 89 Raider Grille
[Re: shadytree]
#986968
02/23/10 06:44 PM
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Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 10,238
Web Wheeler
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They are a direct fit.
Frank
'89 [color:"white"]G-Raider[color:"white"] [color:"black"]Supercharged 3.0L, MegaSquirt 2, lockup A/T, 2.5" exhaust, 172k, Cibie H4s/Oscar SCs, Hella Micro DE fogs, Cobra CB, Superwinch hubs, LSD rear/Aussie Locker front, Bilsteins, Lifeline AGM, Rust-Oleum
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Re: 89 Raider Grille
[Re: FrankR]
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02/23/10 07:26 PM
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Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,458
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I have a selection of grilles...
1987 Raider - Roxy
1988 Mighty Max 2.6L Turbo - Pearl
1997 Mountaineer V8 - Freddy
2000 Excursion V10 - Freya
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Re: 89 Raider Grille
[Re: rxinhed]
#986970
02/24/10 01:10 AM
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Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 380
Mudrunner
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I just built my own out of expanded metal......... painted it flat black. I think it gives the raider the dont pull out infront of me look that everyone one needs. well at least in Virginia! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
"No obstacle brute force and ignorance cant overcome"
89 SWB RAIDER (IN PIECES)
06 F250 SuperDuty Axles
Currently saving for F-O-A 18" Coilovers
Cummins 6bta/5r110w/np271
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Re: 89 Raider Grille
[Re: Temple]
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02/24/10 02:16 AM
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Joined: May 2000
Posts: 6,132
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I just built my own out of expanded metal......... painted it flat black. I think it gives the raider the dont pull out infront of me look that everyone one needs. well at least in Virginia! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> Just make sure you use the correct piant. Correct flat black piant for your grill Kevin
87 Turbo Intercooled Raider, roller cam, torsen rear diff, LSD front diff, lockup auto with modified converter, V6 brakes, low transfer case gears...
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Re: 89 Raider Grille
[Re: Kevin C]
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02/24/10 02:56 AM
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Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 380
Mudrunner
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I just built my own out of expanded metal......... painted it flat black. I think it gives the raider the dont pull out infront of me look that everyone one needs. well at least in Virginia! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> Just make sure you use the correct piant. Correct flat black piant for your grill Kevin LOL>.............Love it!! Cruising and Cooking! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
"No obstacle brute force and ignorance cant overcome"
89 SWB RAIDER (IN PIECES)
06 F250 SuperDuty Axles
Currently saving for F-O-A 18" Coilovers
Cummins 6bta/5r110w/np271
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