Mopar Grille Badge - Cheap/Easy 06-08 install

Johnnymac2k6 · Dec 1, 2016

Hello all,

I had a thread a while back about if anyone made a mopar badge that could replace the ram badge on a 3rd gen, and specifically my 07. The challenger mopar badge was too small, as well as others i found...until this little gem..

New Black Mopar Auto Emblem Trunk Fender Badge For Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | eBay

it's within probably 3/16 of the original size.

Its cheap, and takes 2 weeks to get here from china, and they are probably a non-copyright knockoff...sorry Chrysler....If my truck didn't need bedsides i'd feel a little worst about it.

Johnnymac2k6 · Dec 1, 2016

Here is the stock badge (which is a 2 piece by the way) next to the new one.
hindsight, when you lightly pry this off with a flat edge, i'd probably try to just remove the chrome ram, and leave the backing plate in tact. you'll see later i had to re-silicon mine back on.

Johnnymac2k6 · Dec 1, 2016

then take a razor knife and cut the tabs off the backing plate, so the new emblem will sit flat

Johnnymac2k6 · Dec 1, 2016

this one image shows the slight difference, and the other shows that i removed the 3m type foam sticker. the backing plate is not perfectly flat...so silicon is a better adhesive. removing the foam also reveals the concave surface on the rear. this is perfect because it kind of "cups/encases" the backing plate, and the RTV fills the voids.

Johnnymac2k6 · Dec 1, 2016

Here is my backing plate RTV'd back on. I used clear in case it oozed a bit.

the white spots in the middle are where it came through the holes. I then applied a generous amount to the crevices, and the ribs of the back of the emblem

Johnnymac2k6 · Dec 1, 2016

And Done

!!!! just RTV'd it back on, held it in place a few mins, and used some packing tape to just hold it on overnight. I may go back and fill the gap a tad once it cures a few days. it's a pretty close fit. I ordered 2 of these, as i plan on stripping the grilles fake chrome, and painting it body color when it gets painted. So I will more than likely have to redo this. but nothing big...just a little RTV and we're back in business!

OnSale · Dec 1, 2016

Looks awesome. I was trying to find a new badge for mine until I decided to just get a whole new grille. Then I had no badge lol so I had to custom order one. I love how my front end looks now!

usaf2006 · Dec 1, 2016

What does your grill say in the bottom driver side corner?

OP: Looks killer!

Johnnymac2k6 · Dec 1, 2016

Thanks! I wanted to be a little different with the stock grille in tact. Most ditch it early on, but the crosshairs dont bother me. I would probably buy a sterling bullet grille if they weren't defunct.

usaf2006 · Dec 1, 2016

Lol I think LMC Truck still offers Sterling grills. I thought about getting one, but they were like $300 lol

Johnnymac2k6 · Dec 1, 2016

usaf2006 said:
Lol I think LMC Truck still offers Sterling grills. I thought about getting one, but they were like $300 lol

Oh you can still find them fairly easy. Its the fact that diamler discontinued the brand entierly. Itd be like putting and amc badge on something lol

OnSale · Dec 1, 2016

usaf2006 said:
What does your grill say in the bottom driver side corner?

OP: Looks killer!

Did you mean my grill? If so it says Dodge//

If you look real hard, there is a 6" powder coated black X-Metal "Grenade" in the top left corner of my grille.

usaf2006 · Dec 2, 2016

OnSale said:
Did you mean my grill? If so it says Dodge//

If you look real hard, there is a 6" powder coated black X-Metal "Grenade" in the top left corner of my grille.

Yeah I meant yours. Nice job on the subtle touches!

OnSale · Dec 2, 2016

usaf2006 said:
Yeah I meant yours. Nice job on the subtle touches!

Thanks... it took awhile but I finally got it where I am happy with the front end. I just got my front lip/lower air Dam on yesterday and other than an SRT or MPR hood, I'm pretty much done with the front end. Oh, I'm waiting for a set of ebay fiberglass eyelids for the headlights aswell.

Johnnymac2k6 · Dec 2, 2016

OnSale said:
Thanks... it took awhile but I finally got it where I am happy with the front end. I just got my front lip/lower air Dam on yesterday and other than an SRT or MPR hood, I'm pretty much done with the front end. Oh, I'm waiting for a set of ebay fiberglass eyelids for the headlights aswell.

look up the ssk hood on amazon...you'll fall in love

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71+75n584uL._SL1024_.jpg

https://www.amazon.com/AmeriHood-DR...480710818&sr=8-6&keywords=ram+fiberglass+hood

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