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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 08:44 AM
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I am trying to pick the grille that I like fior my '10 Lariat, but what a maze of grilles out there. It can be stock Ford or would consider aftermarket. I want a painted surround with a chrome center.
I see grilles listed for sale as 6 bar, or 4X2 grille. They have no pics so I am lost.
Has there ever been a thread showing pics of all grilles? Are some grilles 1 piece and some 2 piece? Can I take a center out of a chrome grille and install it in a painted surround?
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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 01:01 PM
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To preview the available OEM grilles grab a sales brochure and peruse ...
Ford Truck Brochures ««« -click-
The only one that is not a direct-fit is that of a Raptor.
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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 04:07 PM
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That is a big help. Good to see them all together. So does anybody know if I can mix and match surrounds and centers? For example take a chrome center out of a Lariat grille and put it in a painted surround?
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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Daleford
That is a big help. Good to see them all together. So does anybody know if I can mix and match surrounds and centers? For example take a chrome center out of a Lariat grille and put it in a painted surround?
no, they dont come apart
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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 07:33 PM
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You can swap FX4/FX2 and Harley grille inserts but that's all. Only problem Ford doesn't sell them separately. I bought a FX4 paintable surround and added a billet insert. Only problem is you have to cut out the center of the grille.
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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by AppDawg
You can swap FX4/FX2 and Harley grille inserts but that's all. Only problem Ford doesn't sell them separately. I bought a FX4 paintable surround and added a billet insert. Only problem is you have to cut out the center of the grille.
Finally an answer. Thanks Now, more questionsL:
When you say FX4.... does that mean any model 4X4?
And when you say FX2, .... any 2 wd ?
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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 09:05 PM
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The FX4 and FX2 are specific models within the line up. They come with painted grilles w/ black insert, painted bumpers, fender flares and upgraded suspension. They are above the XLT/STX and below the Lariat. Just check the Ford sight to see all models, I think there's 8 different models
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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 09:27 PM
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OK, I see them. I understrand. That 6 bar grille with the painted surround is my favorite
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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 10:51 AM
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I would do something like this.

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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by toolcrib
I would do something like this.
Love the HD grille I wanna swap the grille and bumper for my 2012 fx4
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