Does the grill overlay inserts work well and last or is it best just to go with a replacement?
Thanks
2006 XLT 4x4

 

My opinion is that grille inserts are cheap and look cheesey. I went with a 120 wire mesh grille w/bumper grille made by Precision. I believe that "www.stylinconcepts.com" carries this grille. I haven't figured out how to post a photo here, or I'd send you one. I do have a gallery you can view.

 

Nice rig! Nice grille too!
with regards to your photo link, the .jpeg should be .jpg

 

overlays suck, they still show the stock honeycomb behind it, get a replacement grill!

 

I don't think overlays look particularly cheesy... To each their own. I wanted something different that I don't see around very much. I think it turned out pretty well....

 

I went with a total replacement on mine looks great had no problem with the fit.

https://www.f150online.com/galleries....cfm?gnum=8195

 

Do you have any pics with the new grill in? or is that it & you used to have a black honeycomb?

 

Never really liked the overlay grilles. I put one on my Wife's Expedition and it looked like crap. It is a little more work to install a replacement grille, but I think it is well worth the effort.

 

I had the original Blue with black honeycomb insert before I changed it out for the one in my gallery "All Ceome".