KNOCKOFF Ford Ranger Raptor Grille

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Raptor-style grille installed on my Magnetic Metallic Lariat.

Removal of the stock grille helped big time by Josh's video.

Installation helped by diagram previously posted showing location of 6 mounts.

Only minor injuries from scraping knuckles on face of intercooler.

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Installed. The key to removing the OEM grill is indeed the vertically-oriented side tabs, which you can't really see from the video.

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Has anyone tried the grill lights?
 

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What tools do you need for this? I bought one from Heller ford and it does not need trimming.
 

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My rainy day projects complete. Grill and dash cam installed. Thanks j0shm1lls. Your video was helpful for removing the old grill. I had particular trouble with the center clip releasing, but I am very happy with the results.

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Which dash cam did you go with? How did you mount it? j I want one, but I don't like visible wires and nothing mounted to my windshield.
 

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Which dash cam did you go with? How did you mount it? j I want one, but I don't like visible wires and nothing mounted to my windshield.
I used this one.

VIOFO Dual Dash Cam A129 Duo Full HD 1080P Front and Rear Camera with GPS Wi-Fi Compact Design 2.0” LCD Display 140° Wide Angle, Emergency Recording, Parking mode, Super Capacitor,Motion Detection,WDR

The wiring is mostly tucked up under the headliner and trim pieces. It is stuck to the windshield, but it is high up, next to the rear view mirror. It works ok and I tend to forget it is there.



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very nice! I just might have to get one. :)

Thank you for sharing!

I installed my CT Joe KO grill today. The video is helpful, as well as all the comments in this thread, many thanks to all who posted. As many have pointed out, once the oem grill is out, the KO grill snaps right in. Took about one hour, taking my time. My buddy helped me and he did require one bandaid lol.

I'm sharing a few pictures of the oem grill, as the clips are not in the exact same location as the KO grill. I hope by showing you the oem grill out, others can see exactly where the clips are which may help you remove it.

I followed MSFITOY light setup - many thanks! I made the same brackets. The only difference is I went with Clear / Amber instead of Amber / Amber lights. I need to take some better pics, but these are good for now. It's 102 F outside so I'm done for the day.

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I just received my Raptor grille from some vendor on eBay, wish me luck in the install, I will be using the video posted by @j0shm1s to help with the install. I will post pictures off the finish product.
Is the one you bought on eBay from auto_4_u? I got an email notice they offered a 7% discount because I looked at it, making it $215. Just wondering if I should go for it at that price.
 

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thoughts on this one?

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Anyone w/Platinum White and this grille have a pic? I'm just curious how it looks vs the magnetic oem grill... I'd prefer to not spend even more $$ on having it painted magnetic.
 

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Anyone w/Platinum White and this grille have a pic? I'm just curious how it looks vs the magnetic oem grill... I'd prefer to not spend even more $$ on having it painted magnetic.
 

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Thanks, have seen yours before.. I just don't want to pay for having it painted .. at that point, it's above what I want to spend... so just looking for a pic showing the regular black to see if it looks odd or ok.
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