Questions from a new member

[nwnerd]

Hi everyone,
New member here. I have a 2005 4x4 XLT in silver with black wheels.

I'd like to get a grill that would help complete / balance the look. I don't want to go with the complete murdered-out theme, but the grill has been bugging me for some time anyway. Plus I'd like to do the lower bumper opening to match. I was looking at this thread & that's close, but I'd like to find one that has the bars closer together & has the blue emblem. I can't help it, I'm a Ford girl through & through, & I LIKE the blue oval. Is it possible to add the Ford emblem to any of these grills? Sorry for the newb question, I just see very few of them that have the emblem.

Any suggestions? I'd prefer to stay with one that replaces my stock grill, rather than an overlay, but if it's a good one I'll look at it. I've also considered just painting mine to match the plastic lowers when I do those, but painting a grill seems like a bad idea.

Here's the rig (just got those shoes today, she looks so great!!):

 

[sgtowing]

I say, if like the look of the factory grill and just want it a different color, paint it.

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[sgtowing]

And welcome.

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[nwnerd]

Thanks!

What about the lower bumper opening? Is there any easy way of matching the stock grill in that spot?

 

[ExpeditionAndy]

Thanks!

What about the lower bumper opening? Is there any easy way of matching the stock grill in that spot?

The Eddie Bauer grill will match. This isn't a great picture but you'll get the idea.

 

[nwnerd]

Will that bolt right in? If so, I've found my answer.

 

[tonydiv]

I believe that LMC Truck stocks those grills.

 

[ExpeditionAndy]

Will that bolt right in? If so, I've found my answer.

I'm not sure. I have never tried to take mine off. You might have to do a little more research but at least now you know what you are looking for.

 

[nwnerd]

You guys are great, thanks.

I was looking at this page, they have a couple of EB bumper grills but they're for an '03. Anybody know if that would work on my '05? I want to think so, but am not sure. I couldn't find one on LMC's site, may have to call them next week I suppose.

 

[ExpeditionAndy]

I would expect that any grille from 2003 to 2006 would fit your truck.