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Old 07-10-2011, 06:34 PM
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Hey, lookin to buy a black grill for my 04 ram. Found this one on ebay, says its made of ABS plastic. Im wondering how these hold up against rocks and such, i dont wanna have a really cheep chipped up grill on my truck. Has anyone installed something similar? Or have a reccommendation on a better one? thanks!

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I do prefer the vertical look of this one, if i get one this would prolly be the winner. http://cgi.ebay.ca/RAM-PICK-UP-BLACK...item4840fead10
 
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OEM Is made of ABS plastic too. Is aftermarket thinner...ofcourse. OEM has Large slots, aftermarket you are looking at has small slots. Small slots are not as durable.
Logik287's link looks like a tougher grill per say..maybe..but it's FUGLY!
 
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Going good after 6 years of dry/wet/dirt/AZ 130F Summers/mud w/ 2 color changes to boot. Think my grille will outlast the truck.















 
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Ok right on. gonna go ahead and put an order through right now. Thanks for the info. Nice ride kay, looks great!

Haha ya really dont like that one eh Dirty?
 
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Its dirty 99% of the time but she runs clean
 
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i have the first one. had it for about 4 months now it its bin fine. and i take it thought mud. Only problem i have is its a pain to clean in between the bars.

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Reef it looks like theres a bit of a gap between the grill and your lower bumper. I just noticed that they say this grill wont properly fit the SRT-10/Sport edition, looks like you have the same front bumper as mine, is yours a sport?
 
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Reef it looks like theres a bit of a gap between the grill and your lower bumper. I just noticed that they say this grill wont properly fit the SRT-10/Sport edition, looks like you have the same front bumper as mine, is yours a sport?
yea mines a sport there is a gap but not that noticeable in person
 
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Ahh ok, well i oredered the same grill myself, hopefully all works out well. Thanks for all the info
 



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