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Old 01-27-2012, 09:26 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Jeep Patriot Grill Block Help

Any ideas on how to install a grill block on my mom's jeep? I probably should have done it before winter started, but late is better than never.



There is a picture of the front of it. I'm looking for ideas on how to cover up the fog light holes, the lower grill, and part of the upper grill. Is there a way to know how much I should cover up?

I'm also looking to keep it oem. my mom doesn't want me to do anything permanent like drilling holes or anything.

For the grill block, I'm thinking of just zip tie-ing a piece of plexiglass on the front, but I can't think of any ways of covering up the fog light holes that looks oem.


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Old 01-27-2012, 09:50 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Do it from the inside but as close as possible to the grill that way it looks nice and still works. I would block the whole upper grill at least, i did on my escape with about 50% of the bottom opening and it never gets hot.

I'm not sure how much it helps with aerodynamics but it sure helps with warming up the engine in the cold weather


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