Overview
The T-Rex Grilles 21117 is a polished aluminum billet grille overlay for the 2014–2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. It is a two-piece horizontal overlay that fits High Country, LS, LT, LTZ, SSV and WT trucks, and it covers the grille face with machined billet bars in a bright polished finish.
An overlay like this is mostly a styling part, so it changes the front appearance of the truck rather than its function. T-Rex builds the 21117 at its Southern California factory from T-5 or T-6 billet bar, which the company contrasts with the extruded aluminum used by some other makers. Each piece gets a glossy powder-coat, then a three-stage polish and cleaning.
Key features
- Two-piece horizontal billet grille overlay
- T-5 or T-6 billet aluminum construction
- Polished aluminum face with a glossy powder-coat
- Three-stage polishing and cleaning during manufacture
- Bolt-on design that T-Rex says needs few tools and no cutting
On the trail
Off-road, a grille overlay mainly changes the front appearance of the truck, but the grille it covers still takes hits from brush, gravel and mud. Billet bars leave gaps that trap less debris than a solid panel, which makes cleaning after a trail day easier. Mud packed behind the overlay can hold moisture against the grille, so clear the area after wet runs.
Many 1500 trucks mount radar or camera sensors behind the grille or emblem, and a thick overlay can change how those sensors see the road. Before buying, check how the grille is built on your truck and whether any sensor sits behind the face. Keep the overlay clear of the sensor area and avoid stacking accessories in front of it.
- Rinse mud from behind the overlay after wet trail runs
- Check the mounting points after rough off-road use
- Keep the grille opening free of stacked accessories
- Look for bent bars after hitting brush or branches
Specifications
| Brand | T-Rex Grilles |
|---|---|
| Part number | 21117 |
| UPC | 609579020435 |
| Material | Billet aluminum, T-5 or T-6 stock |
| Finish | Polished aluminum with glossy powder-coat |
| Style | Horizontal, 2 pc. |
| Fitment type | Direct fit |
Vehicle fitment
It is a direct fit for the 2014–2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in High Country, LS, LT, LTZ, SSV and WT trims.
The 2016 and newer Silverado 1500 is not on this list, and the heavy-duty Silverado 2500 HD and 3500 HD are not covered either. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Plan for a bolt-on installation that T-Rex says needs few tools and no cutting. Clean the polished surface with a soft cloth, since abrasive pads will scratch the finish.
What’s included
One two-piece polished aluminum billet grille overlay set, part 21117.
