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Grills - How Interchangeable are they?

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I have a Base: what other grills will fit with no other modifications ? (lights, etc)

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Consider getting a set of stick-on letters from StickerFab to change the look of your grill. This is how it looks on my Base Bronco grill:
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I've looked at the number of slots in the various other Bronco grills and actually prefer the two above and two below of the base grill to any of the others.
 

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Why? Base/Black Diamond grille is the second best looking grille! ;)

But you've got your answer above, all fit plus there's a few aftermarket options like what IAG and the slew of Amazon/Ebay sellers offer but also RTR which is pretty unique.
 

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I just read the title, but for me it all depends on what I want - for instance, burgers taste best on charcoal but I like to use gas for steaks.
I dunno... charcoal is pretty great on streak too.

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Anyhow, to answer @Race-Red Ryder's question... the only real concern is the camera cutout for the High/Lux package. Obviously as a Base owner you don't need to worry about that, but bringing it up in case you find someone to trade with.
 
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I dunno... charcoal is pretty great on streak too.

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Anyhow, to answer @Race-Red Ryder's question... the only real concern is the camera cutout for the High/Lux package. Obviously as a Base owner you don't need to worry about that, but bringing it up in case you find someone to trade with.
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I have a Base: what other grills will fit with no other modifications ? (lights, etc)

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R3
Super easy to swap. 15mins total and that includes a 5min beer break at the halfway mark 🍻
 

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Some people also prefer the Base grill. So, if you like one of the other OEM grills, you might be able to do a trade. Just a thought.
 

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That is quite simply not true the grille backing for a badlands is different from like an obx style grille I had to trim my obx grille to fit on the badlands grille back
 

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I believe that all the Bronco grills would be a direct fit. The Raptor grill can be fitted by modifying the Raptor specific grill bracket.
will all grills except the front camera in a BL/lux? I think so. thanks in advance for help 🤞👍
 
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That is quite simply not true the grille backing for a badlands is different from like an obx style grille I had to trim my obx grille to fit on the badlands grille back
Yes. I have a Badlands grill on my BB, but I had to re-use the piece that came on my BB to fit properly. Not sure what that piece is called but it helps attach the grill to the body.
 

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I would trade my big bend grill for your base…
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