Ranch Hands on 2017's
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Ranch Hands on 2017's
Hello everyone, I am a looong time follower of these forums, and just joined to get some help.
I ordered our new 2017 F350 DRW Lariat Ultimate on 1/26. I ordered the Shadow Black with Magnetic accent. I am really wanting to get a Ranch Hand grille guard for the new truck. I understand that they have addressed the front camera and it should work with the grille guard. I did not get the Automatic cruise control so I am not worried about that function. I did however get the LED headlights, and this maybe a silly thing to worry about but was curious how the grille guard will or will not interfere with the "daytime running" effect of the LED lights?
As crazy as I may be, I love the look of these headlights during daylight hours, and I'm a little worried the grille guard may take away from that??
Anyone who has the LED lights with a grille guard or front replacement bumper, I would love to hear from you and see pics. Same for anyone without LED's and a ranch hand or any brand grille guard.
Thanks in advance!
I ordered our new 2017 F350 DRW Lariat Ultimate on 1/26. I ordered the Shadow Black with Magnetic accent. I am really wanting to get a Ranch Hand grille guard for the new truck. I understand that they have addressed the front camera and it should work with the grille guard. I did not get the Automatic cruise control so I am not worried about that function. I did however get the LED headlights, and this maybe a silly thing to worry about but was curious how the grille guard will or will not interfere with the "daytime running" effect of the LED lights?
As crazy as I may be, I love the look of these headlights during daylight hours, and I'm a little worried the grille guard may take away from that??
Anyone who has the LED lights with a grille guard or front replacement bumper, I would love to hear from you and see pics. Same for anyone without LED's and a ranch hand or any brand grille guard.
Thanks in advance!
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We're at my wife's grandmothers in Mississippi. Had this installed Saturday morning and took this pic for you. I haven't looked at it with the DRL on but at night I didn't notice and reduction of output. For those with th ACC, it still works great. Only thing is I wish they had made a wider one for the 450s, it's just a scunch narrower than the front flares
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The OP loves the look of leds, are you going to drive in a car in front of you so you can look back at it, or are you asking for all the random people you'll see out on the road. I'm half-joking I just don't think the question makes much sense.
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We're at my wife's grandmothers in Mississippi. Had this installed Saturday morning and took this pic for you. I haven't looked at it with the DRL on but at night I didn't notice and reduction of output. For those with th ACC, it still works great. Only thing is I wish they had made a wider one for the 450s, it's just a scunch narrower than the front flares
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Thanks for the reply'so guys, great looking trucks!
Oh I never said my thoughts or concerns made sense!! I was mainly concerned the headlight protection portion of the guard would completely block the "C section" of the daytime running lights, I can see from Rusty's picture that they do not. Exactly what I wanted to see, thanks again!
Oh I never said my thoughts or concerns made sense!! I was mainly concerned the headlight protection portion of the guard would completely block the "C section" of the daytime running lights, I can see from Rusty's picture that they do not. Exactly what I wanted to see, thanks again!
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I guess ranch hand should have been a clue. Working with cattle. As for deer I think it's overkill but then I added a bull bar for protection and highly doubt that will take a deer I know they work good for duck protection.
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Another perk is protesters are being more and more brazen and blocking highways. I'll take all the protection I can get
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