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Old 02-23-2017, 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Encinoman
Not sure why you would go through the trouble. Those two grills look very similar to me. An XLT Sport grill would look better IMO. Ebay usually has new Take-offs for good prices.
Just my opinion, but I think it is a psychological thing of just having a base XL for some. If the grilles came standard in reverse trim, people would want the other because that is what is associated with the lower trim levels.
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It is very possible to do. When I got my 2016 F150 I came across a grill from a Platinum so I picked it up. The grill was an exact fit for the XLT.
I was told they are all the same fit on the 2015-2016
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It's not the color that bothers me it's the style.
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I'm not worried about which grill is associated with a higher level trim package. I'm worried about what appeals to my eyes. I like the look of the grill on the X LT sport and also the lariat sport. I think the lariat sport grill looks a lot like the super duty grill and I liked that grill since it came out on the super duties
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Originally Posted by emcewin
You're painting the Lariat grill silver to match? If so, I'd love to see pics of it on the truck once installed.
No, I'm painting a Rigid Grille with 30 inch Rigid light to match truck but you could paint Lariat or even the STX or Sport grille would look good color matched
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Before and after pics (more like after and before) of a grill swap. King Ranch grill on my XLT... looks way better in my opinion.

Thanks Dad
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Looking Good!!!
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I think a stock grill would look good painted body color, got my Rigid installed last week added some blue back leds, Ford Ghost light and rock lights just to light up with puddle lights on unlock. Plus while messing around added some Raptor replica lights and wired Halos to run always with ignition on
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Originally Posted by craig41071
I think a stock grill would look good painted body color, got my Rigid installed last week added some blue back leds, Ford Ghost light and rock lights just to light up with puddle lights on unlock. Plus while messing around added some Raptor replica lights and wired Halos to run always with ignition on
Where is that logo projecting from? Thats pretty slick!
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I stuck it in the center of the air dam little flat spot angled out PERFECT! Put them in the Bottom of both front doors also they turn on when you open doors (hooked to door light). They are twice as big of projection in door tho cause door is much higher with 6inch lift google Ford Ghost Lights or youtube it
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