Grill swap swap - camera and ACC?

[TahoeTexan]

I have an OBX with front camera and adaptive cc.
I'm looking to swap a Badlands type grill.
Do all grills works with the camera and ACC or do I need to look for a specific one that is compatible?

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[RagnarKon]

Need a specific one.

There are 5 grille designs. Some of those designs have a version with a cutout for the front camera. (If memory serves there are 9 different grilles total but not sitting in front of a computer at the moment to look it up.)

The ACC sensor is located in the bumper so no concern there. Only need to be concerned with the front camera.

 

[RagnarKon]

Also… if you have a specific grille in mind I can get you a part number once I’ve gained the courage to walk over to the computer.

(Mild case of food coma at the moment. )

 

[TahoeTexan]

Also… if you have a specific grille in mind I can get you a part number once I’ve gained the courage to walk over to the computer.

(Mild case of food coma at the moment. )

I greatly appreciate your sacrifice.

I'm looking for the Badlands pattern, either matte or glossy black. I think that's either the BL or WT.

 

[Beach_Bum]

If you are swapping grills, be sure to get the complete grill including the backside valiance. Apparently the Badlands/WT/FE/Everglades valiance is unique to their series.

I just did a grill swap with my two Broncos. The inside valiance was an exact match between the OBX and Black Diamond.

But as @B Miller found out that isn't always the case when it comes to the Badlands.

 

[RagnarKon]

I greatly appreciate your sacrifice.

I'm looking for the Badlands pattern, either matte or glossy black. I think that's either the BL or WT.

M2DZ-8200-EAPTM is the Badlands/Wildtrak grille with the camera cutout.

And the support bracket/valiance @Beach_Bum referred to is M2DZ-8A154-BA.

I'm about 90% sure the grille comes primed and not painted. So if you decide to order online rather than trading, keep in mind the you will have to paint it.

 

[Ducati1098]

I'm about 90% sure the grille comes primed and not painted. So if you decide to order online rather than trading, keep in mind the you will have to paint it.

Yep. Any part number that ends in PTM (paint to match) means it will need to be painted

 

[RagnarKon]

Yep. Any part number that ends in PTM (paint to match) means it will need to be painted

Do they usually come primed?? That's the part I wasn't sure about.

 

[Ducati1098]

You’ll also need new grille letters, or if you’re careful you can swap your old ones as a new grille does not come with them.

Also the grille clips do not come on a new grille. I would recommend buying new ones as they aren’t the easiest to swap. W713407-S439 is the part number for those.

 

[Ducati1098]

Do they usually come primed?? That's the part I wasn't sure about.

Yes they come in primer

 

[B Miller]

If you are swapping grills, be sure to get the complete grill including the backside valiance. Apparently the Badlands/WT/FE/Everglades valiance is unique to their series.

I just did a grill swap with my two Broncos. The inside valiance was an exact match between the OBX and Black Diamond.

But as @B Miller found out that isn't always the case when it comes to the Badlands.

Correct, the Badlands and Black Diamond have a different backside valiance. It works with some trimming or just get the correct one.

 

[TahoeTexan]

Thanks for all the responses.
I assume if someone is selling a brand new grill in "matte black" it is actually not painted?
It seems the IAG I-Line glossy black with white letters (red R) may be the better option. It appears to be a retro fit from Base/BD/OBX and uses the factory bracket for about $330.

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