2011 ram sport custom grille

[2011ramsport]

Hey all, new to the forum. I've been recently looking at the new 2018 sports with the limited style grille on the front end. Now being the cheapo I am I'm not trading in my truck until I either pay it off or am in a position to buy exactly what I want, as my trucks been pretty good to me I don't feel a need to buy a new one yet. Anyways my question is does anyone know of aftermarket companies that make a grille for my 2011 to kind of match or look like the 2018? I attached a picture of what I want or similar too, I know the grilles themselves are different that s why I'm looking aftermarket.

 

[mpress2570]

Hey all, new to the forum. I've been recently looking at the new 2018 sports with the limited style grille on the front end. Now being the cheapo I am I'm not trading in my truck until I either pay it off or am in a position to buy exactly what I want, as my trucks been pretty good to me I don't feel a need to buy a new one yet. Anyways my question is does anyone know of aftermarket companies that make a grille for my 2011 to kind of match or look like the 2018? I attached a picture of what I want or similar too, I know the grilles themselves are different that s why I'm looking aftermarket.

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You can’t just buy one from the dealer? I would think it would fit right.


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[2011ramsport]

2009-2012 grilles are different from 2013-2018s unfortunately

 

[sbarron]

You can’t just buy one from the dealer? I would think it would fit right.


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nope. Won't fit. There are slight differences in some of the body panels between 09-12 and 13+

 

[mpress2570]

nope. Won't fit. There are slight differences in some of the body panels between 09-12 and 13+

Hmm you might want to search and see if there’s a way to separate the mounting bracket from the back of the grill and put the mounting bracket from your truck in it. That might be a possibility. I don’t see too many companies trying to mimic this grill for aftermarket if any at all.


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[sbarron]

I believe its more that just the mounts... I think the fenders and the bumper cover (is that the correct name???) are slightly different as well.

 

[2011ramsport]

Yeah I'd have to replace the grille and bumper if I wanted it to be a bolt on factory replacement. Just looking to see if there's an easier alternative.

 

[2011ramsport]

I think the closest one would be from a 3/4 ton, it retains the same basic shape, but I believe they're taller on the hd trucks

 

[Solid State]

Im pretty sure you can buy that style of grill for your 2011 off ebay. They have chrome or black. You would just have to add the letters in yourself. Or you could have it painted to matched at a local body shop.

 

[mpress2570]

Im pretty sure you can buy that style of grill for your 2011 off ebay. They have chrome or black. You would just have to add the letters in yourself. Or you could have it painted to matched at a local body shop.

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Nice find


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[2011ramsport]

Sweet! Whatd you punch in to find that? Been looking on ebay for a while lol

 

[Ramm5.7]

Look at the picture, says LazerAuto on it

 

[Ramm5.7]

Lol....Razerauto

 

[2011ramsport]

Tried that nothing comes up

 

[Solid State]

Pretty sure i just typed "2011 ram 1500 grill", then scrolled through the pages.

 

[Tray Burge]

I'm sorry, I think that's one of the things they ****** up in their new design.