New Grille
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I think the big honkin' factory chrome grill looks great...I'd never swap it, but only put tighter inserts in for debris. The hole in the bumper behind the license plate holder needs something though.
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P.S. Not to go off topic, but when winter comes and you want to drive north, get the grille cover. I did, and with it comes a grille screen, which will also help protect the radiator (s). Not a Ford part.
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y have small oval holes and look really good. I will get some pics and try to post. These look better than the lund ones on my 05 sd. These came from stylin trucks but i can't remember brand but i could find them.
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Thegrille insert is about what I bot. It is 6 pieces and simple to install, although I had it installed. PROBLEM with it, that don't tell you, you need to buy the seventh piece that fits inbetween the gap in the bumper. A photo from a few months ago of mine:
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From: Florida
I totally disagree with "MONSTA". The 08 SD front end is beautiful. Carrige works makes a polished chrome grille insert set that has wider billets and you cannot see through it to the point that it is an eyesore. It is dark and it is raining right now because of tropical storm "FAY" so I will send a picture next time.
MY FORD COLLECTION:
08 F350 Dually
06 F350 Dually
05 F350 Shortbed
07 Expedition
MY FORD COLLECTION:
08 F350 Dually
06 F350 Dually
05 F350 Shortbed
07 Expedition
It just has a "high forehead, droopy eye ball" look to it to me.
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From: Florida
Monsta,
I happened to be online for your response. I personally find the new front end to be bold and strong looking. I respect your opinion I just don't agree. I guess thats why they make different flavors and colors. Right?
Good looking Excursion!!
Take care.
I happened to be online for your response. I personally find the new front end to be bold and strong looking. I respect your opinion I just don't agree. I guess thats why they make different flavors and colors. Right?
Good looking Excursion!!
Take care.
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From: MACON, GA
Empty, with the above, remember, a dually, a little less than 12 around town and easy on the pedal.
Pulling my Bob Cat, T-180 with a backhoe and bucket, down to 8 mpg. Same with a box trailer, lighter, about 9 mpg.
No customization to engine or drive train. Straight factory w 4.11 rears. I traded in my 2005 which was identical with a 6.0, but not near the 6.4 2008 truck. So many more features and creature comforts. Both trucks were King Ranch, long bed.