Aftermarket Sport grill

keith.C.2313 · Jan 2, 2017

Hard to find grills for the 4th gen Sport. They have the unique lower grill. Post a pic if you have modded your Sport grill.

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keith.C.2313 · Jan 2, 2017

This is the only one I have found so far. I like it, just would like to see what others have done.

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OnSale · Jan 2, 2017

Check ebay... there are literally hundreds of Aftermarket grilles anywhere from $100+ for the kind you cut your stock grille and put in or $200+ for the kind that comes with the grille shell already built in.

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OnSale · Jan 2, 2017

Here is a few examples...

http://m.ebay.com/itm/For-2009-2012...ill-Insert-2010-2012-/200714689882?nav=SEARCH

http://m.ebay.com/itm/Black-Stainle...13-16-Dodge-Ram-1500-/171858958138?nav=SEARCH

http://m.ebay.com/itm/For-2009-2012...ivets-Grille-Inserts-/311506488503?nav=SEARCH

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Ferro · Jan 2, 2017

I like the T Rex.

keith.C.2313 · Jan 2, 2017

You're right I haven't looked on eBay. There are a lot more options. Thanks

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ptuttle78 · Jan 2, 2017

I didn't like the fact I had to cut the stock grille

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keith.C.2313 · Jan 2, 2017

Yea. Not sure about cutting the factory grille. I would like to find an insert for top and bottom grille. Billet or mesh preferably. eBay does have a lot to offer after looking.

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OnSale · Jan 2, 2017

keith.C.2313 said:
Yea. Not sure about cutting the factory grille. I would like to find an insert for top and bottom grille. Billet or mesh preferably. eBay does have a lot to offer after looking.

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A few company's I have bought from and had GREAT experiences with on eBay are EAutoGrilles and DTMoto. I bought a grille from EAutoGrilles for my 06 Ram and the fitment and quality was 10 out I 10. I bought Spyder Halo Projectors from DTMoto and when my passenger side light stopped working they sent me new bulbs for free. When the new bulbs didn't fix the problem they then sent me a whole new passenger side headlamp assembly for free. DTMoto's customer service is TOP NOTCH. The best I've ever dealt with on the internet.

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keith.C.2313 · Jan 2, 2017

Good to here. I'll check em out.

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Dbush36 · Jan 2, 2017

ptuttle78 said:
View attachment 82233 I didn't like the fact I had to cut the stock grille

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I don't think you should have had to cut your factory grill! You can buy that same grill with the shell made to fit on eBay. Or at least one pretty close!

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ptuttle78 · Jan 2, 2017

Dbush36 said:
I don't think you should have had to cut your factory grill! You can buy that same grill with the shell made to fit on eBay. Or at least one pretty close!

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I wish I got that one instead

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Codydoss · Jan 3, 2017

ptuttle78 said:
View attachment 82233 I didn't like the fact I had to cut the stock grille

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I'm pretty sure I saw on another thread (tried searching and couldn't find it again), that you were trying to find a way to hide the cuts you made. Did you have any luck? I've got a 2012 2500 and I'm trying to get the courage to cut my stock grille to add the t-Rex polished insert, but I'm so afraid I won't be able to hide the cuts, especially because I'm keeping my grille chrome.

The only full replacement I found had 8mm horizontal bars, and the t-rex (my preferred style) bars are 4mm. So if I want billet, I'll have to cut and I can't find anyone with a 4th gen that gave a write up on hiding cuts.

Figured it was worth a shot to ask you.

Thanks in advance!

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ptuttle78 · Jan 3, 2017

Codydoss said:
I'm pretty sure I saw on another thread (tried searching and couldn't find it again), that you were trying to find a way to hide the cuts you made. Did you have any luck? I've got a 2012 2500 and I'm trying to get the courage to cut my stock grille to add the t-Rex polished insert, but I'm so afraid I won't be able to hide the cuts, especially because I'm keeping my grille chrome.

The only full replacement I found had 8mm horizontal bars, and the t-rex (my preferred style) bars are 4mm. So if I want billet, I'll have to cut and I can't find anyone with a 4th gen that gave a write up on hiding cuts.

Figured it was worth a shot to ask you.

Thanks in advance!

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The grille I got didn't have a boarder around it. There are other grille inserts that have boarders to hide the cuts. I pretty much screwed mine up with cutting it. So I bought some bondo and gonna tempt to repair my screw up. I guess it's better to have a spare grille just in case [emoji30]

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ptuttle78 · Jan 3, 2017

Codydoss said:
I'm pretty sure I saw on another thread (tried searching and couldn't find it again), that you were trying to find a way to hide the cuts you made. Did you have any luck? I've got a 2012 2500 and I'm trying to get the courage to cut my stock grille to add the t-Rex polished insert, but I'm so afraid I won't be able to hide the cuts, especially because I'm keeping my grille chrome.

The only full replacement I found had 8mm horizontal bars, and the t-rex (my preferred style) bars are 4mm. So if I want billet, I'll have to cut and I can't find anyone with a 4th gen that gave a write up on hiding cuts.

Figured it was worth a shot to ask you.

Thanks in advance!

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this is the one I bought

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Codydoss · Jan 3, 2017

ptuttle78 said:
View attachment 82266 this is the one I bought

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I've seen that one for the 2500s as well. I was going to go with that brand or t-rex, but I just can't find any info or write up on how to do the style like that without a trim to hide the cuts.

Thanks for getting back to me. If I can find a good used grille for cheap, I'll attempt it then. Until that happens, I'll just sit back and play the (very impatient) waiting game.

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ptuttle78 · Jan 3, 2017

Codydoss said:
I've seen that one for the 2500s as well. I was going to go with that brand or t-rex, but I just can't find any info or write up on how to do the style like that without a trim to hide the cuts.

Thanks for getting back to me. If I can find a good used grille for cheap, I'll attempt it then. Until that happens, I'll just sit back and play the (very impatient) waiting game.

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Spec-D makes one that is all one piece

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Codydoss · Jan 3, 2017

Oh wow if it's not too much to ask, could you find that link for me? I've had no luck finding the 4mm style in a one piece set up.

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OnSale · Jan 3, 2017

Codydoss said:
Oh wow if it's not too much to ask, could you find that link for me? I've had no luck finding the 4mm style in a one piece set up.

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There are a bunch of grilles on ebay that come with the grille frame. So all you have to do is unbolt your stock one and bolt the new one in place.

They have the Rivet Style, plain horizontal bar style and vertical bar style ones. They have Mesh ones with and without the metal rivets/bolts. All of those have both black and chrome options.

But there are literally hundreds of grilles on ebay that come with the frame already attached so you don't have to cut anything at all.

If you want to install a trex grille but don't want to cut your stock one, you could always buy a cheap $180 aftermarket grille off ebay that comes with a frame already on it and then just remove the grille insert and put the trex insert into that grille frame.

Here is a picture of the type of grille im talking about:

http://m.ebay.com/itm/Replacement-B...l-for-09-12-Ram-1500-/151825142668?nav=SEARCH

Buy that one and remove the middle Mesh part and then install the trex insert into the middle spot. That way you don't have to cut up your stock grille and it will also look smooth and not have any cut marks.

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Codydoss · Jan 3, 2017

OnSale said:
There are a bunch of grilles on ebay that come with the grille frame. So all you have to do is unbolt your stock one and bolt the new one in place.

They have the Rivet Style, plain horizontal bar style and vertical bar style ones. They have Mesh ones with and without the metal rivets/bolts. All of those have both black and chrome options.

But there are literally hundreds of grilles on ebay that come with the frame already attached so you don't have to cut anything at all.

If you want to install a trex grille but don't want to cut your stock one, you could always buy a cheap $180 aftermarket grille off ebay that comes with a frame already on it and then just remove the grille insert and put the trex insert into that grille frame.

Here is a picture of the type of grille im talking about:

http://m.ebay.com/itm/Replacement-B...l-for-09-12-Ram-1500-/151825142668?nav=SEARCH

Buy that one and remove the middle Mesh part and then install the trex insert into the middle spot. That way you don't have to cut up your stock grille and it will also look smooth and not have any cut marks.

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That's actually not a bad idea. I've seen the millions of different styles eBay has and I've only been able to find the polished 4mm bar style as in insert only. I did find one replacement horizontal polished billet that was close (and I almost bought it until I started really focusing on the picture) but it turned out to be the 8mm bar style, which would've depressed the hell out of me when I would've opened the box upon delivery.

But thank you for that great idea. I'll be keeping my eyes peeled for a nice aftermarket to cut up and use instead. I can't believe I haven't thought of that yet. Thanks a ton.

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