2018 OEM Sport Grille Look Alike Off eBay With Pictures

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Really want one of these but will have to get it painted white and not sure how much that'll cost.. Looks good though!
 

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The RAM letters linked in the OP are the matte black version... Where did you get the chrome ones you used in the pictures with the black grill?

Edit: found some chrome 2019 DT style ones; hopefully they are the same....
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/323699459872

Received the chrome version of the 2019 RAM letters like the black ones Load97 linked in the OP. . .

No go.
I can't see any conceivable way to attach them with the 3M tape. I was under the impression the tabs were a close enough fit between the horizontal slats to work with the tape. I'm must be overlooking something.

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Did you use chrome letters on your black grill?
Are yours the same dimensions as mine? See below...


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Ended up buying the larger 2017-2018 limited RAM letters along with an 80w plastic welding iron (get the warranty) and 1300w hot air welder from harbor freight.
Cut up some old abs plastic bezels for material/welding rods and made a framework from the back of the grill to attach them. It was a mess and not recommended. Maybe it's easier with better equipment. Chrome finish on the back of the letters impedes the plastic welding and should be removed if possible.

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Wish these were available for my 17/18 limited eBay grill when I did mine. Looks like they may work well with little to no modification (even without plastic welding them on).
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Ended up buying the larger 2017-2018 limited RAM letters along with an 80w plastic welding iron and 1600w hot air welder from harbor freight (get the warranty).
Cut up some old abs plastic bezels for material/welding rods and made a framework from the back of the grill to attach them. It was a mess and not recommended. Maybe it's easier with better equipment. Chrome finish on the back of the letters impedes the plastic welding and should be removed if possible.42b83cae2e66cf9d89fa633ccf899c8b.jpgd3b94793c9ee3bf26dcbd8d03ab4db03.jpg1d6b580c871d8cd691098b042f6b4b78.jpg63e2baa1a733ccffec8e395047527710.jpgb37b83e33d5eb58a55027f4c494f5fee.jpg53131fc72071705a4fe5052a862f76ad.jpg70fa4bed34efcad609d8246b0404895d.jpga129bc5c726bd381b4a275e407a9b806.jpg

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That looks really good.

I’m planning on staying the chrome black route. How does the grill match up with the Crystal black paint?


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That looks really good.

I’m planning on staying the chrome black route. How does the grill match up with the Crystal black paint?


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It's very tough to tell it's gloss black vs the crystal/brilliant black like the rest of the truck.
Edit: in bright sunlight you can tell it's you stare at it long enough.

If anyone wants the smaller 2019 DT style chrome Ram letters I didn't use let me know.

As purchased & latest pictures attached...577adf5990e71228f48785b906d97094.jpg
 
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It's very tough to tell it's gloss black vs the crystal/brilliant black like the rest of the truck.
Edit: in bright sunlight you can tell it's you stare at it long enough.

If anyone wants the smaller 2019 DT style chrome Ram letters I didn't use let me know.

As purchased & latest pictures attached...577adf5990e71228f48785b906d97094.jpg

Would you mind PMing me some pics of the old letters. I might jus take em off ya hands and put some cash in yours.


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Ended up buying the larger 2017-2018 limited RAM letters along with an 80w plastic welding iron and 1600w hot air welder from harbor freight (get the warranty).
Cut up some old abs plastic bezels for material/welding rods and made a framework from the back of the grill to attach them. It was a mess and not recommended. Maybe it's easier with better equipment. Chrome finish on the back of the letters impedes the plastic welding and should be removed if possible.

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M² Mods.

The cleanliness of your garage alone is impressive enough. Nice install on the letters as well!
 

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Need to put some spacers in and paint letters, but close to the finished product. Easy install if 0702191912_HDR.jpg anyone wants to do it. 0702191914_HDR.jpg
 

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Bought it off ebay, was $129 shipped, fits perfect, 100% happy. Wish it had white leds, been trying to come up with a white led setup.
Just got mine in the mail today. I am looking for a white LED to swap out also. Any luck finding them yet?
 

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I’m trying to find the letter spacers somewhere.

The picture below is an actual 2019 grill from a guy near me.
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Looks like the letters slide right into the openings on the spacers for easier attachment of the letters.




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I’m trying to find the letter spacers somewhere.

The picture below is an actual 2019 grill from a guy near me.
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Looks like the letters slide right into the openings on the spacers for easier attachment of the letters.




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Aren't they molded into the grill? I ended up plastic welding letters into the grill I bought. (See previous posts above)

If you find a way to get the letter mounts/spacers let us know.

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Just got mine in the mail today. I am looking for a white LED to swap out also. Any luck finding them yet?
No, please let me know if you find them also. The rebel and raptor replica grills both use the same little led things, I found clear, smoked and amber, but all amber leds. There is rebel replica grill out there that does have white leds, I emailed ebay seller and they don't sell the leds which is odd since if you buy one, how would you ever get a replacement. I could just get the which screw type leds but would rather get the ones the grill has.
 
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