KNOCKOFF Ford Ranger Raptor Grille

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I have similar thoughts on the Raptor-style grille...love the way it looks, but would like to keep the bezel. I came across this one, but it's also for the overseas T8 Rangers and don't know if it would fit ours.
It is doubtful that any of the T8 Ranger options will fit the domestic USA Rangers. Especially the Grille Parts
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Good afternoon all,
New to forum, although I've read these 38 pages twice over the last few days...
Now, I can navigate the internet pretty well, and can figure most things out on it, but trying to find the Raptor style grill from CT Joe is baffling me. Can anyone provide a working link? I tried several posted on here, but one goes to a product resolution and the other says can't find. Is Ct Joe the preferred one for quality and fit? Does anyone sell one already painted Magnetic? I've been to rangergrille, but assumed it would have to be painted as well. And if all have to be painted, I'd like to find lowest price. Rangergrille is at $225.
Eventually,
i'd like to have tailgate letters in Magnetic too, if anyone has a source.
 

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Do you think a Ranger no-mod replica raptor "ford" grille is coming? I might be interested if it was a no-mod replacement.
Can we order one from Ford AUS?
 

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I’ll post when I get it on the truck and let you know if it needs any mods.
When you put your notes together on your install, would you speak specifically about the grill tabs? I see that there is a tendency to break them. Especially the ones lower in the grill. That’s been holding me back from pulling the trigger. I would like to understand the proper technique for pulling the old grill out.
 

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Good afternoon all,
New to forum, although I've read these 38 pages twice over the last few days...
Now, I can navigate the internet pretty well, and can figure most things out on it, but trying to find the Raptor style grill from CT Joe is baffling me. Can anyone provide a working link? I tried several posted on here, but one goes to a product resolution and the other says can't find. Is Ct Joe the preferred one for quality and fit? Does anyone sell one already painted Magnetic? I've been to rangergrille, but assumed it would have to be painted as well. And if all have to be painted, I'd like to find lowest price. Rangergrille is at $225.
Eventually,
i'd like to have tailgate letters in Magnetic too, if anyone has a source.
Connecticut Joe on E-bay: His Handle is.. jomical_0 .....You can find his site & message him and he will custom paint for you too @ an extra cost.....Also has a 800# at the bottom of the message Block...Good Luck
 


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Can we order one from Ford AUS?
Not sure if the Aus version is different than in Thailand but you can order the Thailand oem version from eBay for $500+ but it doesn't fit as good as the Chinese knockoff & you have to cut the bottom corners to install it.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Fr...ispr=1&hash=item592675e1bb:g:Uj8AAOSwEDVcsCod
Check j0shm1lls posts on page 4 of this thread if you haven't already.......he also has an install video on his build page.
 

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I ordered mine from stage3 for $275 with the letters. I painted myself with a kit I git on amazon and it came out pretty well. Getting out the old grille was easy after I figured out how to push on the tabs. I didn’t break any tabs on the original Lariat grille and the raptor fit perfectly without any trimming.

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"Hardly any power". That was said when incandescent light bulbs were invented ;)
Wanna-be Raptor seems to be the fad of the day. Why don't Ford just bring a damn Ranger Raptor to the US?

Another sales gimmick (Tacoma does the same thing, don't know why). Sales gimmicks are not for me. In recent days I have found this Ford Ranger to not be a wise purchase choice, from cheazy fake engine noise piped into the cabin via radio, to an actual Ford letter I got in reply to my inquiry (Ford replies with BS and lies).
I was looking to buy a 2021 Ranger, but no more, bought a Colorado ZR2 w/ Edlebrock SC ! Adios Ranger. Adios 5G forum.
deuces....
 

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Like a lot of y'all, I can't make myself love the OEM XLT grille. I'm also not a big fan of the Raptor style either (the FORD letters are WAY too small)?! Not a fan of the overlay stuff either. I wish there was something else out there. I may opt for a Lariat type unit.
 

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Like a lot of y'all, I can't make myself love the OEM XLT grille. I'm also not a big fan of the Raptor style either (the FORD letters are WAY too small)?! Not a fan of the overlay stuff either. I wish there was something else out there. I may opt for a Lariat type unit.
there are some other options on ebay. also there are some new ones getting developed currently
 
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Like a lot of y'all, I can't make myself love the OEM XLT grille. I'm also not a big fan of the Raptor style either (the FORD letters are WAY too small)?! Not a fan of the overlay stuff either. I wish there was something else out there. I may opt for a Lariat type unit.
I have a lariat grille for sale, also in GA
 

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