You already received it? Or is that the pic from ebay?View attachment 4931 Got the faux Raptor Grille to see how it looks and fits.
If you're gonna go the route of trimming, here's what mine looks like from straight on:I have it in hand. Unfortunately did not notice the difference when I ordered it. Hadn’t seen the real deal so was surprised and disappointed when I saw your installation! But it was $400 less delivered so a little experimenting may work.
Yeah, it may be possible to cut out the background in most areas. The letters are screwed to the back of the solid background.
Since the letters can be unscrewed I wonder if they could be removed and retrofitted to a stock grill.Thanks! I’ve been studying it. Will probably trace the letters on the background with a sharpie and then remove the letters so I can dremel out the exposed background but leave the edges along the top and bottom for strength.
I sure hope so! The Toyota Tacoma Pro grille was copied and sold for under $150 for a $400 OEM grille! But a no-mod version ptoably not as it's only a small area that needs to be modified and may not be the same mod for non-NA versions.Do you think a Ranger no-mod replica raptor "ford" grille is coming? I might be interested if it was a no-mod replacement.
I spoke to "Connecticut Joe" about 2 weeks ago, and we agreed that he should send a factory US grille to his manufacturer to use as a template so his grills will fit like a factory one with no need to trim or modify. I haven't spoken with him since, but he sounded like he was on board with the idea. I'll make sure to ask him next time we talk.Do you think a Ranger no-mod replica raptor "ford" grille is coming? I might be interested if it was a no-mod replacement.
I got this reply from him today when i asked about the fit. Not sure it really says anything though:I spoke to "Connecticut Joe" about 2 weeks ago, and we agreed that he should send a factory US grille to his manufacturer to use as a template so his grills will fit like a factory one with no need to trim or modify. I haven't spoken with him since, but he sounded like he was on board with the idea. I'll make sure to ask him next time we talk.
English as second language?I got this reply from him today when i asked about the fit. Not sure it really says anything though:
Hello Yes Sir
That Ranger in the pic is the largest Ford dealer in USA!
He ordered 5 more which i shipped last week!
Its made by different factory,the others are made in Tawain!
I am looking for flares but they are different!
I have 20 landing on Thursday!
I brought in 10 to start and sold them all!
I sold 3 to a dealer in Kansas,2 to dealer in Ca!
The other 5 om EBAY & Amazon no complaints !
Its a really beautiful grille Ford quality !
I have been working with the best factory in China for 3 years now!
I have bought 250 Toyota Tacoma grilles from them!
I sell to new car dealers so the quality has to be right!
Its hard to find the good suppliers?
When i find the correct one i stay put,i dont care if it cost more!
You always get what you pay for in life!
I ordered another 10 last night,the sell before i get them in!
Do you have your Ranger already!
I am older guy been in this business for a long time, i have happy customers!
I have 6 pre sold already!
I need this Ranger to be as good or better for me than Tacoma !
You will be happy for sure!
I will have lots of other Ranger Accessories soon!
Flares,Console Vault !
Lets chat i am learnig more everyday from my customers!
TY Very Much
Who is this Connecticut Joe I keep reading about? lolI got this reply from him today when i asked about the fit. Not sure it really says anything though:
It’s a guy selling Ranger accessories on eBay. Sourcing them from China and selling/shipping within the US. I don’t think anyone on this forum has bought one yet though.Who is this Connecticut Joe I keep reading about? lol
Which on is this?Here is the faux Raptor Grille disassembled. The Center Cross Bar behind the letters unscrews from the frame section. the Letters then unscrew from the Center Cross Bar. Might just look good on the Standard XL/XLT Grille. Don't think it would fit the Lariat Grille.
Anyone interested in the Center Bar and Letters to try and mount on the XL/XLT Grille let me know by PM and we'll work something out.
I just did! Will let you know how it works out!It’s a guy selling Ranger accessories on eBay. He is the one who originally stole Joe Holcomb’s pictures of his Raptor grille install I think. Claims to be sourcing them from China and selling/shipping for US. I don’t think anyone on this forum has bought one yet though.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/264214175499