Raptor style grill & lights installed on Maverick XLT

[Deleted member 23340]

If you know a reputable mechanic, they might be willing to do it.

I know that much, I was asking for a specific reference.. Like Ford body shop or somewhere specific

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[CyberMaverick]

The project came out great! I really like how it makes the truck look. Ford should just add this to the truck as OEM.

I had to get a new jack and stands. The jack I had was too short, and I didn't trust my old stands. No safety pin. I got the jack puck and jack stand cover for Amazon.

Jacking the truck was no problem, I put the jack a little behind the jack cutout. No creaking or anything. Lot's of discussion on the forum about it. It was a non event.

It was much easier to get to the front of the truck with the wheels off.

Some basic instructions would have been helpful. I'm not much of a mechanic, but at least I'm organized.

This mod really enhances the look of the truck. I put a dab of white lithium grease on the tab for the wings, and they slide right on. Pulling the old ones off were not a problem.

Fake hood scoop is the next project. Maybe tomorrow.

Looks great! The other day a rock smashed through my stock grill and now I am definitely considering this upgrade. But I’ve heard of stories that when you screw on the letters that they almost go there them and you can see the indentations from the screws. Did you have any problems with this? If not, where did you purchase yours from?

 

[G19Tony]

Looks great! The other day a rock smashed through my stock grill and now I am definitely considering this upgrade. But I’ve heard of stories that when you screw on the letters that they almost go there them and you can see the indentations from the screws. Did you have any problems with this? If not, where did you purchase yours from?

I did have that problem with one screw, but it was my fault. I put the wrong screw size in. You wouldn’t notice it unless you were looking. I didn’t have a problem after that. I got the grille from ebay.

 

[CyberMaverick]

I did have that problem with one screw, but it was my fault. I put the wrong screw size in. You wouldn’t notice it unless you were looking. I didn’t have a problem after that. I got the grille from ebay.

There are quite a few on eBay. Do you happen to have the link to the one you ordered?

 

[G19Tony]

There are quite a few on eBay. Do you happen to have the link to the one you ordered?

I do not. I apologize. They are all the same, however.

 

[MaVVy]

I joined the grill club. I Should have it installed this weekend. I suggest replacing the 24 screws and washers with #8, 5/8 sheetmetal screws, and 1/2" fender washers. The screws that come with the grill are too long and will poke out of the lettering, but use the short 6 short screws for the eye winglets. I just preassembled mine myself W/ LEDS. Here's the link I bought mine from. Comes with the LEDS $219.00 free shipping.

 

[MaVVy]

I joined the grill club. I Should have it installed this weekend. I suggest replacing the 24 screws and washers with #8, 5/8 sheetmetal screws, and 1/2" fender washers. The screws that come with the grill are too long and will poke out of the lettering, but use the short 6 short screws for the eye winglets. I just preassembled mine myself W/ LEDS. Here's the link I bought mine from. Comes with the LEDS $219.00 free shipping.

Update with video at night, lower LEDs I tapped into the upper turn signals. This is also with the lasfit switchbacks Installed. Some folks may not like it. Lower LEDs are white when turn signal isn't in use. Side markers are lasfit also. Price has dropped down to $200 now. Better buy. Definitely getting great compliments.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/125900707096

 

[Pool Fixer]

Looks great! The other day a rock smashed through my stock grill and now I am definitely considering this upgrade. But I’ve heard of stories that when you screw on the letters that they almost go there them and you can see the indentations from the screws. Did you have any problems with this? If not, where did you purchase yours from?

I watched a youtube video and I also saw that guy say he punched through the front with the screws. With that in mind, I "snugged" mine and did not have any unauthorized penetration

 

[DTF-Garage]

Has anyone gotten this grille to work with the ACC on the Lariat? Or am I going to have to be the first one to hack it up and try and make it work?

 

[Baloo]

Has anyone gotten this grille to work with the ACC on the Lariat? Or am I going to have to be the first one to hack it up and try and make it work?

I do not think you can hack it to make it work. I think you'd be wasting money even trying too.

Yes I am being the voice of reason.

 

[Zoggynog]

OFORDO

Don't make fun. It's all I could afordo.

 

[Ford Motor Company]

Mission accomplished!

Congratulations on your Maverick Matt! Enjoy!

 

[Zoggynog]

Update with video at night, lower LEDs I tapped into the upper turn signals. This is also with the lasfit switchbacks Installed. Some folks may not like it. Lower LEDs are white when turn signal isn't in use. Side markers are lasfit also. Price has dropped down to $200 now. Better buy. Definitely getting great compliments.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/125900707096

Hey, I know this is an old post by now but could I get a wiring breakdown to make my raptor grill function like this? I have a black, red, and two yellow off the combined harness for upper and lower lights that came with the kit.

Seller said:
The red wire links with the ACC or headlight. The black wire links with battery negative pole. Two yellow wires link with left and right turn signal lights.

How accurate is that to your wiring MaVVy? Has anyone figured out how to pull this off with splitter harnesses instead of tapping into wires?

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