Looks good. Did you paint it yourself?grille from rangergrille.com. went in easier than stock one came out.
Did you get the FORD painted or stickers?grille from rangergrille.com. went in easier than stock one came out.
Did you paint the letters, or did you buy it with the blue letters?grille from rangergrille.com. went in easier than stock one came out.
I don’t think it’d be an issue here. I’m not sure what type, but the stock grilles are plastic too!Knowing this grille is made from ABS plastic, anyone have an idea how these would hold up against colder temperatures. Being from Canada, we get some harsh temperatures at times. Just worried about possible cracking or other negative effects from really cold temperatures.
Hi Koly,Knowing this grille is made from ABS plastic, anyone have an idea how these would hold up against colder temperatures. Being from Canada, we get some harsh temperatures at times. Just worried about possible cracking or other negative effects from really cold temperatures.
late reply. Buddy's shop painted mine. Letters are separate from grille and easier for DIYers to do 2 color paint jobs. being old and lazy I had it done.Did you paint the letters, or did you buy it with the blue letters?
Rangergrille.com shows they have blue letters now.
Who cares it’s cheap enough to where if it last 3-4 years buy another or refresh it with a coat of flat black paintKnowing this grille is made from ABS plastic, anyone have an idea how these would hold up against colder temperatures. Being from Canada, we get some harsh temperatures at times. Just worried about possible cracking or other negative effects from really cold temperatures.
They’re not cheap in Canadian dollars!Who cares it’s cheap enough to where if it last 3-4 years buy another or refresh it with a coat of flat black paint
Compared to oem. SorryThey’re not cheap in Canadian dollars!
I love your candour and knowledgeable expertise Phil! I purchased one of these grilles (why do folks keep saying grill ;p ) from a Ford dealership online. Everyone is selling these things like hotcakes. They absolutely look great and are a direct swap, no fitment issues whatsoever but I definently see what you are saying and where you're coming from.Hi Koly,
You have a very valid concern. The Ranger Grill has gone through exhaustive testing in environments from baking extreme cold to heat and proven itself. What the chemistry of the material is, I cannot say, but having a Material area under me, I realized how there are significant difference in a generalized area of such as ABS. Thus, I love the Raptor knockoff grill, but fear it is of inferior material and thus I will stick with the proven material. The OEM Grill supplier has to adhere to Ford production standards and are required to show production capability among things at the parameters defined by the Ford testing. Aftermarket parts do not have to meet Ford Standards, so I will not convert my Ranger until the grill is proven it meets Ford Standards, and in this case, offered by Ford Performance. Bless your heart to those of you that have adopted this grill as it looks so good. I hope it lasts you for the life of the vehicle! I will be a hold out for above stated reasoning.
Best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired