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Jackwithcorona 03-21-2018 04:56 PM


Originally Posted by OCMike (Post 5709158)
Please post a picture after you install it.

Mike

here you go sir, I also removed the air dam while I was at it.
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.f15...4cc8a8ae9.jpeg
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.f15...70667cc05.jpeg
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.f15...fdb3abc33.jpeg

OCMike 03-21-2018 05:01 PM


Originally Posted by Jackwithcorona (Post 5709846)
here you go sir, I also removed the air dam while I was at it.

Thanks! Looks good! Removing the air dam really helps too. I'm not doing mine until the bumpers are done. Getting a LineX Friday so maybe next week.

I'm changing the SE headlights at the same time and installing SL1, which have been on back order for a month. If they don't show up soon I do the bulb swap later.

Mike

UnkLeRaRa 03-21-2018 05:10 PM

Initially I wanted a 15-17 because I thought the grille's looked much nicer than the 18's.

I liked the way they came down straight into the bumper.

But after checking out new trucks in person, the 15-17 grille's now look kind of "cheap"

I'm not a fan of the newer 2 bar chrome grille's at all, but they do have a more substantial look to them.

I am however a HUGE fan of the SE grille.... just gorgeous!

Jackwithcorona 03-21-2018 05:11 PM


Originally Posted by OCMike (Post 5709853)
Thanks! Looks good! Removing the air dam really helps too. I'm not doing mine until the bumpers are done. Getting a LineX Friday so maybe next week.

I'm changing the SE headlights at the same time and installing SL1, which have been on back order for a month. If they don't show up soon I do the bulb swap later.

Mike

Yeah I really dont know what im going to do with headlights yet. I may end up doing a retrofit, but I need to research some more. The OEM LEDs are mint though

there are some great tips on this thread, it took me about 2 hours start to finish with taking my time and answering a lengthy phone call so its not too bad. Good luck and post a pic when its done!

OCMike 03-21-2018 05:18 PM


Originally Posted by Jackwithcorona (Post 5709873)
Yeah I really dont know what im going to do with headlights yet. I may end up doing a retrofit, but I need to research some more. The OEM LEDs are mint though

there are some great tips on this thread, it took me about 2 hours start to finish with taking my time and answering a lengthy phone call so its not too bad. Good luck and post a pic when its done!

Yeah...I'm doing the SE tinted halogens, LEDs are outside of my budget. I'll be putting my standard one up for sale once I get the SE's installed hoping someone that wants to do a retrofit and avoid downtime might buy them. (Shameless Plug)

Mike

18 Lariat 03-21-2018 05:25 PM

My stock 18’ LED’s are going up for sale next week with if anyone’s interested. They are in mint condition. PM me

BlueSpark 03-21-2018 06:07 PM


Originally Posted by Jackwithcorona (Post 5709873)
Yeah I really dont know what im going to do with headlights yet. I may end up doing a retrofit, but I need to research some more. The OEM LEDs are mint though

there are some great tips on this thread, it took me about 2 hours start to finish with taking my time and answering a lengthy phone call so its not too bad. Good luck and post a pic when its done!

Looks sharp. I have a couple of those same grilles in my living room (haha). I'm OK with the look of the stock/chrome lights, though I may go up to the SE ones once I see it in person.

I like the magnetic badge. Another thing I get to figure out when the truck gets here and I do the grille swap is whether the badge and camera will port over.

Nice work!

GP-SE 03-21-2018 06:23 PM


Originally Posted by Delz (Post 5707736)
Ok thanks
now gp-se where are they pics ?

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.f15...53702e12f6.jpg



I am really loving my Lariat Grill, makes a big difference!

snakebitten 03-22-2018 12:14 AM

Day shot with the light kit

https://ggsktq.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none

Night shot

https://hd3c1w.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none

dkj313 03-22-2018 06:00 AM

lights look nice. whats in the woods? old fords


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