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Old May 11, 2014
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Raptor Grill for 2008 Ranger

Does anyone know where I can find a raptor grill for a 2008 Ranger??
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Old May 11, 2014
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it'll look ugly but here you go


Raptor Fiberglass
 
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Old May 12, 2014
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Why would anyone do this to a ranger... The bed looks kinda cool though
 
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Why would anyone do this to a ranger... The bed looks kinda cool though
my thoughts exactly lol. the first angle doesn't look too bad but that full front shot.....YUCK!!!!
 
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Any opinions on what is a better looking grill for a (blue) 2008 Ranger?
 
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Old May 14, 2014
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Raptor Fiberglass

Scroll about half-way down
 
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Old May 14, 2014
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Any opinions on what is a better looking grill for a (blue) 2008 Ranger?
Anything except a raptor grill. Look for the SXT ranger grill, they're the best looking IMO
 
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"Any opinions on what is a better looking grill for a (blue) 2008 Ranger"?


Find a grill from an STX, straight bars, OEM, clean looking.
I am thinking the 04 up might fit.

If you do a Raptor grill, think size, proportional to Ranger grille.
Find a raptor, measure the outside measurements, measure the Ranger outside measurement and determine the percentage of difference.
Then make some FORD letters based on the reduced size that fit the Ranger grill.

This idea of replacing the sheet metal just to get a raptor grill is a little extreme and to me just doesn't look good.

Luck post what my find.
 
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have it narrowed down to two
 

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Thanks for the advise
 
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This is what it looks

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Does anyone know where I can find a raptor grill for a 2008 Ranger??
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Raptor Grill for 08 Ranger

Where can I find a Raptor grill like in this video?
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Old May 19, 2020
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If I'm not mistaken, that YouTube video shows a 98-00 Ranger. If that's the exact grille you want, I believe you're going to have to change your core support and headlights/turn signals. You may end up with a small gap between your hood and grille. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.

I have a 99 4x4; I wouldn't mind having that grille out in front of my Ranger. Hmm....
 

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