What did you do to your Ranger today?

[UnregistredHypercam2]

Well, my Ford Performance grille arrived today. Unfortunately when I unboxed it after wrapping up work for the day, I gotta say I was disappointed. The matte black “RANGER” surround just looked a bit janky when compared to the color matched surround of the original Tremor grille.

After a bit of inspection though, I determined that a heart transplant might be possible, and a plan formed. Getting the original grille out was a huge pain, but after I did, the rest was relatively straightforward. Some minor surgery to plastic tabs was required to allow the original surround to fit the performance grille, but I’m digging how it came out.

What do y’all think?

I just might have to do this with my Raptor style grille as well... not sure if it's one piece molded or if the shroud is removable.

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[jflogerzi]

Finally got leveling kit and upper control arms installed! Fox 2.0 front and rear with Icon upper arms. Amazing step up in on-road ride quality and steering feel, can't wait to take it off road.

What are the tire/wheel specs? Any reason to add the UCA?

 

[Ranger54]

Well, my Ford Performance grille arrived today. Unfortunately when I unboxed it after wrapping up work for the day, I gotta say I was disappointed. The matte black “RANGER” surround just looked a bit janky when compared to the color matched surround of the original Tremor grille.

After a bit of inspection though, I determined that a heart transplant might be possible, and a plan formed. Getting the original grille out was a huge pain, but after I did, the rest was relatively straightforward. Some minor surgery to plastic tabs was required to allow the original surround to fit the performance grille, but I’m digging how it came out.

What do y’all think?

I just fancy the tremor grill over the raptor style. Maybe it’s just me. Does look better with OE surround.

 

[gkostolny]

I just fancy the tremor grill over the raptor style. Maybe it’s just me. Does look better with OE surround.

The red accents look cool to me, but I’m just not a fan of the gloss black bars and large blue oval, even then mainly oval I suppose.

 

[MXGOLF]

Well, my Ford Performance grille arrived today. Unfortunately when I unboxed it after wrapping up work for the day, I gotta say I was disappointed. The matte black “RANGER” surround just looked a bit janky when compared to the color matched surround of the original Tremor grille.

After a bit of inspection though, I determined that a heart transplant might be possible, and a plan formed. Getting the original grille out was a huge pain, but after I did, the rest was relatively straightforward. Some minor surgery to plastic tabs was required to allow the original surround to fit the performance grille, but I’m digging how it came out.

What do y’all think?

I do like the stock grille you had but change the ford emblem to the magnetic with black lettering would be sweet. Just my thoughts.

 

[renewedcaper]

I do like the stock grille you had but change the ford emblem to the magnetic with black lettering would be sweet. Just my thoughts.

Who would do that? Heathens.

 

[Dr3wDrop]

Who would do that? Heathens.

This looks great! Especially with the black ranger decals.

 

[Dr3wDrop]

I just CANNOT get over how much this dude is charging for these! $301 for some painted emblems.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/293325610677?hash=item444b919eb5:g:iuQAAOSw7NVeMcSl

Makes the Ford black and chrome look that much more appealing, imo.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1651657340...e:Ford&hash=item2674a5189d:g:rHsAAOSwJrVhgvRc

 

[Zeroedin]

I just CANNOT get over how much this dude is charging for these! $301 for some painted emblems.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/293325610677?hash=item444b919eb5:g:iuQAAOSw7NVeMcSl

Makes the Ford black and chrome look that much more appealing, imo.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/165165734045?fits=Model:Ranger|Make:Ford&hash=item2674a5189d:g:rHsAAOSwJrVhgvRc

The sad thing is that I’ll probably end up buying a rear one w/ camera housing. The tailgate emblem is the only pop of blue or chrome that came on my entire truck…and I want it gone. What’s pathetic is that this feels like something I should be able to do myself. Lol, been on the fence with this for two months.

 

[Jbroke]

I just CANNOT get over how much this dude is charging for these! $301 for some painted emblems.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/293325610677?hash=item444b919eb5:g:iuQAAOSw7NVeMcSl

Makes the Ford black and chrome look that much more appealing, imo.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/165165734045?fits=Model:Ranger|Make:Ford&hash=item2674a5189d:g:rHsAAOSwJrVhgvRc

In the person's defense, there was no OEM option until recently. So by the time they buy the part and paint it themselves its honestly not a terrible price.

 

[Ranger54]

Who would do that? Heathens.

Where did you get the emblem decal? The few I’ve ordered were junk

 

[Ranger54]

Haha. Had to! $8

 

[Wytchdctr]

Parked it at the dealer for repairs with 2k on the odo. That is annoying, but they did give me a loaner. So less annoyed. Got a 21 Explorer with the 2.3t. This things transmission is smoother than mine; same mileage. I guess mine learned I drive like an ass so it became an ass. (Not in for transmission stuff - just an observation).

 

[renewedcaper]

Where did you get the emblem decal? The few I’ve ordered were junk

It’s not a decal. I’m one of the suckers who paid the eBay dude for a painted emblem. And I’d do it again. In my defense, they were only $240 when I bought them.

 

[renewedcaper]

Haha. Had to! $8

I dig that! Is it just vinyl? Where from?

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