Hey People......I just recently found out about this page and that was after I had ordered a billet grille for my rig. All of the posts that I have read on this subject seem to be horror stories. Is it really that hard of an installation? I'm plan on throwing it on tomorrow morning so any advice is appreciated.

98 F150 XLT
4X4 OFF ROAD
4.6
Black
Tinted windows
"She's my baby....I love her"



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It's really not that difficult, it's just sort of a pain in the butt reaching through, over and around things to get it right. Be patient and expect some scrapes & nicks on the hands and forearms!

Good luck...

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-JonC-
*Silver 2000 4x2 F150 Supercab
*4.6L Triton V8
*315/75/16 Pathfinder ATR's
*16 x 8 Panther Custom 108's
*K&N GenII FIPK
*Custom Cat-back w/ Flowmaster 50 Series
*Fabtech 6.5" "Ultimate" suspension lift
*Smittybilt nerf bars
*Extang Black Max soft tonneau
*Stull billet grille
*Clear corners
*Heckethorn steering stabilizer

 

As the above post related, take your time and you'll get it done. It is more hassle than I had thought and the directions are not that good. Have to figure out some of the stuff. Cutting the grill out of the chrome shell is a pain even if you have the right tools. This is the area where you'll really want to take your time and get it right. The rest of it is alignment and mounting. It is definitely best to have a friend close for some of the alignment. From start to finish, I was done in 3 hours but I took my time. I put the stull in my grill and bumper.

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1997 XLT Supercab, 2wd flareside.
Very bright RED.
Exterior mods:
4x4 bumper and fogs.
Stull Billet, bladerunner, Hyper lites, pro-beam covers.
Bugshield, window tints, vent visors.
Pirelli S/T Scorpions, gas shocks, 2 inch drop, slash duals.

Interior mods: Audio System
Clarion 9375, 9300 EQ, 12 disc changer.
Amps: Rockford Fosgate Power 500, Soundstream Picasso.
Sub: Single 12" JL W3D2 under rear seat that was raised 4 inches.
Sats: Front; Diamond Audio Hex s500.
Rear Fill:MA Audio silk tweets.

 

Howdy!

Brian98f150,

It really is a very simple task but requires more time than you would think. Having a small rotary tool with the correct attachments would help a lot too. The really difficult part is figuring out a way to modify the Ford emblem "studs" so it can be attached to the new grille. Mine had to be custom modified. LOL.

Have a nice day.

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My ride:

Basics:
- '99 XLT F-150

Under hood and back:
- Ram air (Don't ask me how )
- AiRaid intake
- Flowmaster DF 50 Series
- 24x3.5" Stainless steel slashed tips (Yes! Solid polished SS, no cheesy chrome-plated)
...

Outside:
- Precision polished billet grille and plate holders
- American Racing 17x8s polished Pythons (Flushed front AND back)
- Goodyear.. something tires (Expensive is all I know. LOL. No Firestone firecrackers for me either)
- Rhino liner
- Ford nerf bars
- Ford bed rails
...

Inside:
- My girlfriend!
...

Fun stuff:
- Dual sirens Black Widow alarm system/keyless entry (Enough decibels to go deaf in a garage )
- Custom driving lights (Just a cool blue)
- 2 High-Watt lights behind grille (For people who cut me off )
- Dual horns (For people who, again, cut me off)
- Dual wheel locks (So I won't be driving home on bricks!)
- Spare wheel lock (So I won't have to use a brick as a spare )
...

Best of all:
- Texas A&M University aTm front plate! Gig'em Aggies!!

Stephlan

 

I have installed the STULL Polished Grill and bumper insert on my 98 expedition....The installation instructions are not that clear. However, after about 3-4 hours, my truck had a new look.

TIP: Put masking tape on the grill to protect it from scratches during your installations. Especially for the Bumper insert. Once bolted in just peel the tape off. Your hand will heel....hahahaha!