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I installed the Raptor Grill ...it took about 45 min as I had difficulty releasing the two tabs kind of hidden next to the headlights. It was $200 off ebay - you can get it a lil cheaper but I liked reviews on this particular one. Decent quality- if anything a little thin in spots but no biggie. You screw the letters into the grill. Screw the enclosed brackets into the grill and then pop it in. The hardest part is removing the old grill - that takes the longest . Getting the horizontal air baffle back in takes a little finagling . Then I gave it a good coating of 303 to hopefully make it last here in the Fl. heat over the yrs . I like the look but also think the stock grill in these Rangers is pretty nice .

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Looks good John. I wanted to get one of these but I had already bought the Raptor lights for my Lariat grille. Then I bought a bunch of other stuff and kind of forgot about it. lol If you're using the 303 Aerospace protectant it'll hold up good there, just hit it every couple of months for added protection. I've been using it for years with great results and the sun in brutal here. I usually do my dash and tonneau cover every 4-6 weeks and both still look brand new.
 

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Mine is getting delivered today. Hope it goes as smooth as your install.
 
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Looks good John. I wanted to get one of these but I had already bought the Raptor lights for my Lariat grille. Then I bought a bunch of other stuff and kind of forgot about it. lol If you're using the 303 Aerospace protectant it'll hold up good there, just hit it every couple of months for added protection. I've been using it for years with great results and the sun in brutal here. I usually do my dash and tonneau cover every 4-6 weeks and both still look brand new.
Tx Dave.....yes you for sure know about UV in AZ ....I too have been using 303 for yrs.in Fl. It works great on tonneaus and dashes as you said. Dig your rig and posts . PS I think that Raptor grille will look awesome especially with your color combo.
 
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Mine is getting delivered today. Hope it goes as smooth as your install.
Brad , Im sure you will have no issues ....the only advice is watch those two tabs in the LR corners near the headlights they are kind of hidden and you will be like wth why wont it release ?????? They are back there .
 


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This mod may be worth it just to avoid having to clean the factory grill. That is the worst part of cleaning these trucks! It's gotten to the point I don't even do it anymore. This grill looks pretty simple to just wipe clean.
 

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Looks good! I have been toying with the idea of painting mine magnetic to match. I cannot decide if I should do the whole thing, just the surround, or just the letters. I used 303 on mine as well for now.
 

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I don't think I cussed out an inanimate object more in my life!
 
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Finally installed my stage 3 motorsports Raptor lights today ...... 20 mins ,two screws to mount and push up the fender liner to finish the plug in harness. I like it.
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Finally installed my stage 3 motorsports Raptor lights today ...... 20 mins ,two screws to mount and push up the fender liner to finish the plug in harness. I like it.
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Looks great, i just did my lights, couldn't see paying $90.00 for a light kit so did a DIY with leftover lights from my running board project and some angle brackets from Home Depot, spent about $7.00 and took about an hour and a half from start to finish....

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Looks great, i just did my lights, couldn't see paying $90.00 for a light kit so did a DIY with leftover lights from my running board project and some angle brackets from Home Depot, spent about $7.00 and took about an hour and a half from start to finish....

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Looks great .... I had a $36 credit with stage 3 so it made it a little easier to pull the trigger ..... you ought to post a step by step writeup here for guys with the p/n's ....that looks great .
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