which billet grille?
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which billet grille?
just got a black 2006 expedition xlt sport. First thing I want to do is put a billet grille with the bumper grille too. What are the best billet grilles out there? I dont think I want an overlay grille, so looking for a fairly easy one to install that lines up well. Thanks
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From: Azzano Decimo, Italy
Basically there are three kinds of grills; the overlay which you bolt over the stock grill, the o.e.m replacement which you have to remove the stock grill and the ones that you cut your stock grill. If you want a easy grill I recommend the one that you cut you stock grill. These are the easiest to install in my opinion. If you go with the o.e.m replacement you will need to remove your entire front bumper (03+ Expy)to remove the stock grill. Trenz billet grills are good quality and are fair prices, they have brushed and polished for both upper and lower pieces.
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I recommend Carriage Works Polished Billet Grill. I just installed the replacement grill and bumper grill last weekend. Awesome fit. Paid $212.00 for both
You'll need Part #'s:
41692
41702
http://www.carriageworksinc.com/Ford.jsp
You'll need Part #'s:
41692
41702
http://www.carriageworksinc.com/Ford.jsp
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Precision Grilles' EZ series couldn't be easier to install. You can check them out @ http://www.buyautotruckaccessories.com/categories.cfm/cf-bin/cn.billet-grille/gid.101003005/.
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Originally Posted by wantingaPSD
how hard is it to cut out the stock grille and what do you use to cut it? Is there any drilling required on any of these grilles you mentioned?
CarriageWorks Grill: Comes with simple directions......
1. unfasten the stock plastic grill (easy)
2. Need to drill (4) holes for the mounting brackets
** Be sure to take your time and measure the placement of each bracket.
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Originally Posted by BOTMHEVY
I recommend Carriage Works Polished Billet Grill. I just installed the replacement grill and bumper grill last weekend. Awesome fit. Paid $212.00 for both
You'll need Part #'s:
41692
41702
http://www.carriageworksinc.com/Ford.jsp
You'll need Part #'s:
41692
41702
http://www.carriageworksinc.com/Ford.jsp
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I don't have any pics of the install, but I can take some of the Ex this weekend.
The Bumper Grill was easier to install than the main grill.
The Bumper Grill was easier to install than the main grill.
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Originally Posted by BOTMHEVY
I don't have any pics of the install, but I can take some of the Ex this weekend.
I am still trying to decide between Brushed and Black for my black EX
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I put the same Carriage Works grill as BOTM in my 04 EB, in the 04 and up EB's you have to CAFEFULLY cut the lower grill out as it is molded into the bumper cover. It took me about two hours total time. An 03 EB or any XLT should be a lot easier. As BOTM said, measure bracket placement cafefully. Be glad your truck is black because and other color the body color support shows behind the billet. One day I will get around to pulling my bumper off again to shoot some flat black on the support. I will try to get some pics posted in the am.