Looking at a grill for the rig. Like the mesh look but don't really wanna spend $1500-$2000 on grill. Found a few on ebay iin the 200-$500 range.

Here's the one I'm looking at for the cheaper grills
11 14 Ford Super Duty Black 3 5mm Mesh Billet Grille Shell Full Replacement Gril | eBay

Anybody have any experience with this grill or any others for that fact. I'd rather spend a couple hundred extra and get something I like that's durable but $1500+ for a grill seems a little steep. Especially as I just forked out $2,800 for rims and tires!!

 

Man that is expensive for something that doesn't really improve vehicle performance or safety. I think that's the motivation behind a lot of the DIY ones that you take the stock grille and remove the inserts. On the XLT and up (chrome) grilles they are all separable pieces anyway.

 

I agree that's why i'm looking at the one in the link for $300 instead. Just dunno if that one is quality enough to last or not seeing as I can't see it up close in person...

 

I say go for it, then post up some photos so I will know if I want to do the same.

 

Haha, of course you would!! I'm gonna look around, research more, and get other opinions hopefully from people who have purchased...

 

I guess if your just looking for something different you could go with the grill inserts. Those only run around $80 with free shipping and give a more noticeable appearance.

 

That's basically what I want. I just want the center of the grille to be mesh and then I will have the outer Edge painted black to match the truck. I don't like the bulky look of the front grill.

 

Fits 2011 2013 Ford F 250 F 350 Super Duty Rivet Black Mesh Grille Grill Insert | eBay

Here's what I ended up buying. Should look better than the stock one...

 

Once you get it installed please post a few photos of how it looks, I would appreciate it.

 

I second that. If it ends up being quality I'll buy one. The cheapest quality one I've seen was 599...seems a bit pricey for what it is. this one is half that obviously...Pictures please if you buy.

 

Yea, I'm hoping that i'm not buying $200 worth of junk... Will let you guys know once I get it installed. Prolly wait till I get my Rims/tires, cab lights and grill all done before I post pics...

Soon after will be the Recons all the way around.

 

What cab lights are you getting? Or did you make another thread about this and I missed it?

I priced out the OEM ones and they were pretty pricey for what you're getting.

 

I went with the T-Rex mesh grilles. Not cheap but very high quality. I got the lower grille too.



I'd be a little leery of one on e-Bay that says it is made out of stainless in one spot, ABS plastic in another spot and polished aluminum in yet another.

Wish they showed a picture of it on a truck. Like most things, you will probably get what you pay for.

 

http://www.smittybilt.com/product/index/144.htm

I have this one. $400 or so depending where you buy it.

It has held up well and no problems for going on 2 yrs.

 

Where do u see that its made of 3 different platics/metals??