Thanks! I have seen where a couple people have trimmed the raptor grille itself versus trimming the plastic trim piece that sits above the bumper. In truth, I would prefer NOT to spend $1100 on something and then hack it up with an oscillating tool, or have to hack up my stock trim piece. The one thing I think a lot of these retailers who say the aftermarket grilles won't fit the Tremor are also not taking into account that the Tremor hood (much like the Raptor hood) actually extends out beyond where the headlights meet the grille, and there is a good 1/4-3/8" gap that exists between the hood and the stock grille. Most of the aftermarket grilles I've seen slope back toward the engine at the top, so my thought (hope) is that there is enough gap, and the hood extends out for enough to clear it. We'll see. If anything I'll hack up the $200 aftermarket one if I have to. Pics below are an OEM Raptor grille that was trimmed.
Yep. It’s tailgate badge. I took zip tie mounts and glued them to the back of the badge.
Nice. Am I correct in my assumption about the grille sloping back toward the engine providing enough clearance for the Tremor hood? If I remember right, you said you did not have to make any modifications to either the grille or your truck to install the aftermarket one you bought. I feel like it might be worth the $40 to buy another washer assembly and cap since I've heard a bunch of people say that part can be a PITA.
That’s right. No modifications. I don’t remember the washer being a pita. Seems like it was a couple of screws and that’s it.
I've read it's more the cover than the actual washer itself. Might just order the cover in case I damage mine. In all honesty, I never use that stupid washer and wouldn't miss it if it was gone.
One other question. Where did you source the letter outlines? Every place I look says they won't fit aftermarket grilles.
I wonder if the 24-25 Tremor valance/trim would work since the new Tremor grilles are flush with the bottom of the headlight all the way across?
Found a used Raptor OEM grille on ebay for $550 so I may pull the trigger on it and just chop it up.
Excited to see this. I’ve contemplated it for a while myself
I posted a couple pictures of someone else who has done it, but looked like they cut off way more than necessary. Thankfully I still have the OEM grille to use to mark up the Raptor grille.
