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Old 11-14-2018, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by ELF150
That looks nice! Did you black out the bars and grill somehow?
If you're asking me it's just the XL model with the sport appearance package, i.e. color matched bumpers and textured black grille. The white oval is what I added.
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Originally Posted by NightHawk150
Speak for yourself, sir. I think the Lariat Sport grills look freaking sweet.
I second that notion. I bought an 2018 Ox White Lariat Sport just because of the grill. I think the Lariat sport grills are the **it! I'm not a fan of the same grill in chrome. It looks horrible.
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Anyone know what the part number is for a Leadfoot Lariat Special Edition Grill? Fordparts.com doesn't give me the actual part number.

EDIT: I think I found it. JL3Z-8200-PR

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Old 12-01-2018, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Matt21
Was wondering what a Raptor Style Grille would look like on a 2018. Just found this one https://www.ebay.com/itm/Front-Cente...ille.TRS0.TSS0 but wish they had an On-Car photo
I had mine painted to match.

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Originally Posted by jonvanhorn


I had mine painted to match.
Post a pic!
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Originally Posted by justflyr1
I love the look of the STX grille over...
...every other F150 grille.

Coming off a chrome trimmed 2013 XLT to a (still in process somewhat blacked out with minimal badging) STX, I think the STX grille looks nice with the chrome bumpers. The STX grille is what lured me into a 2018 F150. Not a fan of the 2015-2017 front ends. The aftermarket Raptor version of this grille is also intriguing for future consideration.
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Hey guys, how easy is to remove the gray part of the grille from the black on a platinum grille? My truck is basically white with chrome, so the gray grille looks kind of weird. I don't like more chrome, so was thinking white would look better, but it's very hard to match platinum white, so maybe all black? How do they look with a PlastiDip job? Does it look too 'industrial'? Being a platinum, I want it to look classy, and also to be able to withstand rock chips. That's why I don't want to bother with another paint job. Thanks.
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Here is a cheap fix,,,$200 Off E-Bay........
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Got my early Christmas present late last week and decided to install today. Only issue is the emblem is not the correct one, the one off the old grille bolts on but does not fill the space properly But I ordered one from Tasca today... Please excuse the nasty truck, just did a quick rinse before starting. I also removed the license plate bracket while I had access from above.

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Old 12-19-2018, 03:43 AM
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This looks awesome! I'm looking to add this same grill to my truck, but I also want to add this amber four-light kit. Looks much better than the flush mount, three-light kit. Anyone have any info on this four-light kit? There's tons of info I nthis thread, but I couldn't find anything about this specifically.

Thanks in advance!

Originally Posted by BlueSpark
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Quick summary. Grille is in. Almost painless. The fender flare trim is not as bad as everyone makes it out to be. Plastic tools are a must If you try this with a screwdriver (even wrapped in a rag or tape) you will mar the finish (I didn’t, but take my word for it).

I added the Raptor style lights and I really like the way they come out. The camera ported over from the Lariat grille just fine. The whole ordeal was easier than expected.

I’m happy to answer any questions.








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