Visual upgrades - what do you recommend?
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That's not a bad idea to do some custom badges but like I said, I think the truck would look a lot cleaner without the badges on the front and rear.
What are your guy's thoughts for a grille and side steps? I would like to keep some chrome for the grille so it keeps the Amarillo theme, but I want something that's badgeless as I feel the big Ford emblem on the front ruins the clean look of the truck. I like the chrome grille, but sometimes I feel it's just a bit to much with the yellow. I think he RBP-style grille with the rivets would be a nice touch considering I've got the pocket-style flares and my wheels have a similar rivet-style too. It retains the chrome on the outside but has a black middle which I think makes the truck look much meaner.
As far as the steps I'm not sure. Part of me just wants to remove them as I like how it looks without them but it's a pain in the *** to get in and out without them, especially for short people.
What are your guy's thoughts for a grille and side steps? I would like to keep some chrome for the grille so it keeps the Amarillo theme, but I want something that's badgeless as I feel the big Ford emblem on the front ruins the clean look of the truck. I like the chrome grille, but sometimes I feel it's just a bit to much with the yellow. I think he RBP-style grille with the rivets would be a nice touch considering I've got the pocket-style flares and my wheels have a similar rivet-style too. It retains the chrome on the outside but has a black middle which I think makes the truck look much meaner.
As far as the steps I'm not sure. Part of me just wants to remove them as I like how it looks without them but it's a pain in the *** to get in and out without them, especially for short people.
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The RBP grill will look good. I just know you like the amarillo theme plus custom touches thich is why I said the badges. As far as the steps I think the best ones are the amp research power steps. Definately pricey though. I would leave the stocks on until upgrade day though. Some members like the n fabs as well. Just a couple ideas.
Do they make a oval badge with the international logo? For in place of the front and rear.
Do they make a oval badge with the international logo? For in place of the front and rear.
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Yea, I was thinking of the Amps as well. It's nice that they tuck up into the truck which makes it looks like it's stitting higher too. I've heard good thing about the n-Fabs as well. I think the Ford blue oval badges ruin the look of the truck. It already has the F-250 fender badges, VT365 door badges, and the Amarillo bed badges. I feel like it has enough. lol Plus with the front I think it looks MUCH cleaner without a badge. The rear end is the same once you have the 08+ tailgate. It already says Super Duty in big imprinted letters, so I feel the Ford oval badge is too much on top of that. I've actually thought of taking the F-250 badges off the fenders as well but will probably leave them until I paint the flares and see how I like them.
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What about a ford badge with black instead of blue and the ford lettering painted yellow? idk just brain storming lol. I personally want to get the blue painted black on mine and the ford lettering in either charcoal or chrome still.
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Yea, I was thinking of the Amps as well. It's nice that they tuck up into the truck which makes it looks like it's stitting higher too. I've heard good thing about the n-Fabs as well. I think the Ford blue oval badges ruin the look of the truck. It already has the F-250 fender badges, VT365 door badges, and the Amarillo bed badges. I feel like it has enough. lol Plus with the front I think it looks MUCH cleaner without a badge. The rear end is the same once you have the 08+ tailgate. It already says Super Duty in big imprinted letters, so I feel the Ford oval badge is too much on top of that. I've actually thought of taking the F-250 badges off the fenders as well but will probably leave them until I paint the flares and see how I like them.
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Got my LED bulbs for up front and my LED projector reverse bulbs today, both look great. Thanks for the push toward the switchback.
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I ordered the RBP-style chrome grille with the black surround. I think I'm gonna send the truck to get tinted and all the small dents pulled as well. Tired of it being so light inside the cab. lol
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I love my tint. I personally feel naked when I drive my work vehicle now because it has no tint at all
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