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Just want to inform my fellow peeps out there that the good ‘ol Chinese finally got around to making a “OEM” style replacement grille for our trucks 90% cheaper than from ford parts. I took the dive and can put my stamp of approval on appearance and finish. The material is good, all the alignment pins match up, panel reveals are good and the finish seems pretty tuff. I did have to remove some over mold at a couple seams but otherwise. Good to go🤙🏼
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Out of curiosity does it work if you have an earlier model with a camera washer?
 
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Yes. It will fit all years and trims except the pro
 
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Good to see some aftermarket options out there now, thanks for the awareness. Any pics of it on?

Here's a link that shows variations of style/color, and cheaper than the first one posted ($274-310)

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Here’s a couple shots I took before mounting it. I’ll snap a shot when the sun comes up

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Just want to inform my fellow peeps out there that the good ‘ol Chinese finally got around to making a “OEM” style replacement grille for our trucks 90% cheaper than from ford parts. I took the dive and can put my stamp of approval on appearance and finish. The material is good, all the alignment pins match up, panel reveals are good and the finish seems pretty tuff. I did have to remove some over mold at a couple seams but otherwise. Good to go🤙🏼
https://ebay.us/m/GRvYbV

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Thanks for the post!! I have been waiting...... already have it in my cart
 

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Has anyone purchased and installed one of these? I like this one the best but wonder about the quality and how well aligned the camera would be. Thanks for any info on this.
As a matter of fact that photo they are using is my truck from this forum. Yes. It fits. Looks good. Gotta do some surgery for the camera to mount tho
 

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Thanks for posting! I've been looking for something like this.
 

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I take that back Apparently they redesigned it based on the mods I did to get the camera to fit!
Thanks for the feedback. I’ll probably do the mod in the Spring when the weather gets warmer. I hope the camera slot redesign makes the mod seamless.
 
 







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