If you own a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, one of the simplest ways to upgrade your truck’s look would be to add an aftermarket grille. A custom Chevy Silverado grille could serve as the perfect means of accentuating the recent mid-cycle facelift that accompanies the 2016 models. This new front fascia already radiates a powerful presence from the factory, but an aftermarket grille can certainly help your truck stand out even more from the rest of the pack. T-Rex Grilles, the world leader in aftermarket grille design and manufacturing, provides a wide array of styles to choose from. Each style offers a unique look that matches the personality of you and your vehicle, ranging from aggressive to sleek to even sophisticated. Below, we’ve broken down each style category based on their features and how they differ from one another.
X-Metal Series Grilles
The X-Metal Chevy Silverado grilles are an excellent choice for an aggressive new face on your truck. They feature a bold combination of a formed mesh (either in polished stainless steel or a black powder coat) and a laser cut frame adorned with chrome lug bolts. The heavy-duty “X-Metal” logo is mounted either front-and-center or in the bottom left corner of the mesh, depending on the grille. With any of these products, your truck can wear the X-Metal name with pride and confidence as it barrels down the road.
The chrome lug bolts offer a nice shine around the Chevy Silverado X-Metal grille perimeter.
Part Numbers
T-Rex 6711291 1 Bar Design, Black Powder Coated, Main Grille Replacement
T-Rex 6711290 1 Bar Design, Polished Stainless Steel, Main Grille Replacement
T-Rex 6711291-BR 1 Bar Design, STEALTH METAL – Blacked Out All Black, Main Grille Replacement
T-Rex 6711301 2 Bar Design, Black Powder Coated, Main Grille Replacement
T-Rex 6711300 2 Bar Design, Polished Stainless Steel, Main Grille Replacement
T-Rex 6711301-BR 2 Bar Design, STEALTH METAL – Blacked Out All Black, Main Grille Replacement
T-Rex 6711271 Full Opening Design, Black Powder Coated, Main Grille Replacement
T-Rex 6711270 Full Opening Design, Polished Stainless Steel, Main Grille Replacement
T-Rex 6711271-BR Full Opening Design, STEALTH METAL – Blacked Out All Black, Main Grille Replacement
T-Rex 6711280 Polished Stainless Steel, 2 pc Main Grille Overlay
T-Rex 6711281 Powder Coated Black, 2 Pc Main Grille Overlay
T-Rex 6711281-BR STEALTH METAL – Blacked Out All Black, 2 Pc Main Grille Overlay
Torch Series Grilles
If you like the look of the X-Metal grilles, but still feel like you want to kick things up a notch, then the Torch series may be just what the doctor ordered. The Torch Chevy Silverado grille shares the same general layout as its X-Metal counterparts, including the formed mesh, chrome lug bolts, and 12 gauge frame. However, each one takes things a step further with the addition of built-in Z-ROADZ LED lights. Additionally, all Torch grilles come powder coated black to give off an extra menacing appearance. With these LED lights, your Silverado’s new look is sure to be seen at all times, day or night.
The Torch grille’s LED light strip is bright, bold, and powerful – just like your truck should be.
Part Numbers
T-Rex 6311281-BR 30″ LED Light Bar (Top), Formed Mesh – Main Grille Replacement, Powder Coated Black
T-Rex 6311281 30″ LED Light Bar (Top), Formed Mesh – Main Grille Replacement, Powder Coated Black
T-Rex 6311271 40″ LED Light Bar (Middle), Formed Mesh – Main Grille Replacement, Powder Coated Black
Stealth Metal Grilles
As the name suggests, the Stealth Metal grille offers a sleek alternative to the X-Metal and Torch products. The general construction from the previous two styles remains the same, except this time it comes equipped with “stealth” black studs. If you are trying to achieve an all “blacked out” (or, “murdered”) look for your new Silverado, then one of these grilles is an absolute must-have. Even as a stand-alone piece, a Stealth Chevy Silverado grille can alter the look of your vehicle in an ominous and menacing way, similar to its Torch counterparts.
All black everything – this T-Rex Stealth grille is as menacing as they come.
Part Numbers
T-Rex 6711291-BR 1 Bar Design, Main Grille Replacement
T-Rex 6711301-BR 2 Bar Design, Main Grille Replacement
T-Rex 6711271-BR Full Opening Design, Main Grille Replacement
T-Rex 6711281-BR 2 Pc Main Grille Overlay
T-Rex 6311281-BR 30″ LED Light Bar (Top), Formed Mesh – Main Grille Replacement, Powder Coated Black
Billet Series Grilles
In a step away from the overtly aggressive design of the previous three styles, the Billet series of Chevy Silverado grilles offers a more classic and timeless look. The billet grille is considered by most to be T-Rex’s original “claim to fame” – the company has led the industry in billet grille design and quality for the past 20 years. These grilles are made from high quality 6061/6063 billet aluminum and come available in either a polished or all black face. With an advertised average installation time of less than an hour, a billet Chevy Silverado grille is a simple modification that goes a long way in transforming your truck’s overall look.
Sporting a Chevy Silverado billet grille can serve as a nod towards heritage and classic Americana.
Part Numbers
T-Rex 6211270 Overlay – Polished
Upper Class Series Grilles
Lastly, T-Rex Grilles offers a line of products known as the “Upper Class Series.” As the name suggests, one of these grilles could certainly bring a more distinguished look to your vehicle. With its combination of a woven mesh and a precision laser cut frame, the Upper Class Chevy Silverado grille is more simplistic and less aggressive than T-Rex’s other offerings, lacking explicitly large badges, bold lug bolts, and flashy LED strips. However, we feel it can look quite nice in either polished stainless steel or a black powder coat, serving as a sophisticated addition to your truck.
Clean and simple – this Upper Class grille is ready for business wherever you go.
Part Numbers
T-Rex 54131 1 Bar Design, Polished Stainless Steel, Main Grille Replacement
T-Rex 54127 Polished Stainless Steel, 1 Pc Main Grille Replacement
T-Rex 54133 2 Bar Design, Polished Stainless Steel, Main Grille Replacement
T-Rex 51131 Black Powder Coated, 1 Bar Design, Main Grille Replacement
T-Rex 51133 Black Powder Coated, 2 Bar Design, Main Grille Replacement
T-Rex 51127 Black Powder Coated, Full Opening Design 1 Pc Main Grille Replacement
T-Rex 54128 Polished Stainless Steel, 2 Pc Main Grille Overlay
T-Rex 55127 Polished Stainless Steel, Bumper Grille Overlay
T-Rex 51128 Powder Coated Black, 2 pc Main Grille Overlay
T-Rex 52127 Powder Coated Black, Bumper Grille Overlay
Which Chevy Silverado Grille Should I Choose?
In the end, deciding between these different T-Rex Chevy Silverado grilles comes down to the personality you have and the one you want your truck to convey. With multiple options available in each style, there are countless possibilities for you to choose from. However, these aftermarket grilles are only the beginning when it comes to modifying your 2016 Silverado. We also have full lift kits available for a more extreme look and off road capability, as well as superchargers, exhausts, and more. For more information on our full line of Silverado performance parts, please visit www.stillen.com or call us at 866-250-5542 and we will be happy to help you.
