I love my new Platinum, but the front bumper just has the appearance that something is missing... has anyone found a source for a billet grill to cover this opening that will match the OEM front grill?

 

I don't think there's nothing that matches any of the OEM grilles yet. There's billet grilles out and also those mesh grilles from Street Scene.

Those big black plastic overider pieces above the tow hooks kind of ruin the overall look of the bumper, so I felt a black bumper grille would go better just so not to draw anymore attention to that lower area. So I tried a Carriage Works black billet grille for now. I'm not totally satisfied with the look. If Grillcraft ever makes their mesh grille for our bumper, I will buy it and try it out too. I don't care for the Street Scene mesh grille.

Here's a pic:

 

I think this is a big improvement over stock!! I was thinking about a chromed billet grill for the bumper but I think the black blends better with the bumper rather than calling attention to this area.

Can you share your source for buying this grill? How does it install?

BTW, it looks like we have the same truck!

Thanks for sharing.

 

it comes with 2 brackets and installs in about 10 minutes with just 4 screws.

Some places had it for $90 shipped, but the best place I found it for was streetsideauto.com for $80.89 shipped, and then I found a coupon code for additional 5% off, the code is CoupChief

this should be the direct link to the 09 F150 carriage works bumper grilles on their website:
http://www.streetsideauto.com/produc...odels=PLATINUM

 

Thanks for the quick feedback... I just ordered one. I think this really improves the look of the front bumper.

 

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http://www.grille4u.com has a bunch of stuff for 09's. Found them on Ebay too.

 

ok, apparently they dont have 09 stuff on the site yet, but is a link to their ebay store with 09 billet grilles

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FORD-...Q5fAccessories

 

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