Billet Grilles Tech Center

Why Should I Get A Billet Grille?

However, the one unifying criterion that is at the top of everyone's list is style. There is something about the unique design of certain cars, trucks and SUVs that attracts us, often in very primal, inexplicable ways. Like moths to the warming glow of a light bulb, we are drawn in by the curves, lines and contours of certain vehicles. And, once they catch our eye, we are driven to acquire them, or at least another vehicle that looks quite similar.

Even after our thirst for the right automobile is quenched, we still want to project our own unique personality into its design. While there are superficial ways of doing this (e.g. a pair of fuzzy-dice dangling from the rear view mirror, or a personalized license plate frame reading, "I'd rather be driving"), there are more substantial ways of modifying the attitude of your vehicle.

A simple yet significant way of customizing your vehicle's presence is by upgrading the stock grille to a more powerful, more expressive billet grille. AutoAnything carries a huge array of high-quality billet grilles in an almost endless number of designs, so you're sure to find one that perfectly matches and reflects your individual sense of style.

Along with eye-catching designs, we stock all the leading billet grille brands, including Street Scene and DJ Motorsports. What’s more, you’ll find more than just traditional bar billet grilles here at AutoAnything. Punch billet grilles, mesh billet grilles, complete package grilles—our wide-ranging selection ensures that you'll get the exact look you're looking for.

Before you begin sifting through our extensive lineup of premium billet grilles, take a moment to learn a little about the basics of their construction, installation and other important characteristics. Use this resource as a guide for picking your perfect billet grille.

Learning About Billet Grilles

Before we begin learning about the ins and outs of billet grilles, we need a suitable definition of what a grille is and what purpose it serves on your vehicle. In automotive lingo, a grille is an opening in the bodywork that allows air to enter. Usually, there is a large, prominent grille in the front of vehicles for cooling off the radiator and engine compartment. Also, most cars, trucks, SUVs and vans have secondary grilles on their bumpers.

Without these openings letting air blow over the radiator, your engine would not be able to cool down and would eventually overheat, seize and lead to one very expensive trip to the mechanic. However, if the grilles are left open and uncovered, then your engine is exposed to a different kind of hazard: road debris. Thankfully, automotive manufacturers developed a straightforward and stylish way of protecting these holes without suffocating your motor. What's the solution? A billet grille, of course.

In essence, a billet grille is a semipermeable covering that allows air to flow in while deflecting road rubbish. Besides being functional, billet grilles are decoratively designed to accentuate and compliment the vehicle they are ridding on.

Now that we have a clear understanding of what a billet grille is and the important role it plays on your vehicle, it's time to investigate the distinguishing features of billet grilles.

Fundamentals of Billet Grille Style

Here at AutoAnything, we know that everyone has a unique sense of style. That's why we carry dozens of billet grilles—so that there will surely be a design that gets your motor running. For your browsing enjoyment, we've distilled all the various billet grilles into 4 categories:

Traditional Bar Billet Grilles

Capture the power and impact of the automotive world's most recognizable billet grille design: bars. Whether thick or thin, horizontal or vertical, bars give your vehicle a commanding presence that will certainly turn heads while you're cruising around town. For the seamless, free-floating look, go with a set of bars without a perimeter. Or, if you want the bars to really pop out from the front of your vehicle, get a billet grille with a metal perimeter. Either way, a traditional billet grille is sure to add a fierce appearance to your front-end. Some of the most popular bar billet grille manufacturers are Lund and RDX.

Specialty Billet Grilles

If you prefer to drive on the wild side, check out our exciting line of specialty billet grilles. In this category, you'll find billet grilles that are radically pushing the design envelope. Some of the milder styles in this category include grilles with punched holes, interwoven bars and even meshed metal. At the more extreme end of the specialty billet grille spectrum, we have a large selection of custom cutout grilles. Thanks to advances in modern metal-working technology, fabricators are able to cut intricate shapes and designs into grilles. Everything from sizzling flames to spooky skulls is available to propel your vehicle forward to new personalized design heights. As if that wasn't enough, there are even a series of hand-painted billet grilles that'll transform your front end into a work of art on wheels. And, you can quench your specialty billet grille craving with such industry-leading brands as Stull Industries, DJ Motorsports and Putco.

Harley-Davidson Billet Grilles

For all the easy riders who also drive something other than their chopped hog, we have a special line of Harley-Davidson billet grille. Each billet grille features an officially licensed, elaborately etched Harley Davidson logo that is integrated into either a bar, punched-hole or flame design. Putco has the Harley-Davidson billet grille market cornered.

Bumper Grilles

Many of our high-quality billet grilles have matching bumper grilles, otherwise known as valance grilles, to complete your front-end makeover. Since these ground-level grilles are often overlooked by auto manufacturers and left open, adding a flashy new bumper billet grille will definitely elevate the presence and style of your vehicle. Turn to Street Scene and Lund for all your bumper grille needs.