Thanks for showing! I think it looks great I have a gray metallic Sahara and planning on ordering the same grille as yours but in the matching gray color. I am glad you showed this gun gray color because I was wondering how will that match and I think it’ll look good with gray. What did you do with your old grill? Are you selling it?
Looks awesome. At 1:53, would you say the lower part of the radiator is more exposed with this grill, than the previous one? I don't have a winch on mine, so I'm thinking the radiator might be visible in plain sight?
Great question and based off that angle and shot I can see your concern. So that bottom area of the grille itself is much more slim which in my case having a winch allows for more space than the older grille which my winch cables practically rested on the bottom of the old one. However with the winch, even my steel bumper sits out slightly due to the winch and winch plate. Winch plate itself even comes with spacers that slide on the mounting bolts. So point being it sits out slightly further so appears that the radiator is exposed especially from that angle since I was standing. However, from the new grilles I've seen on Jeeps without winches regardless of which stock bumper (plastic or steel version) the radiator isn't exposed and should line up with the bottom of the grille even though the grill is a bit more slimmer. But that's how much more thicker the older style was. If you Google or look at other photos of the new grille online on Jeeps without winches, I've never seen any online or in person have issues with the radiator being exposed at the bottom. It all should button up neatly. Mine looks like that from the angle and because I do have a slight space away from the grill to accommodate the winch and winch plate. Hope that helps. I can try to get you some better pics at a level angle sometime if you'd like. But you should be good if you're considering this grille. Also this video around the 2:55 mark should help you out as well. th-cam.com/video/QU6CKZyEvC0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=6uJaSZjtHk_BHI5U
@@sarge502jeep Thanks for taking your time Sarge! Much appreciated. I see, and I feel at ease now, haha. Thank you. So I'm looking for the exact same grille as yours, and that's why I clicked this video. You might have mentioned it, but is the factory color Black (PX8), with gloss finish? And is this the "2024 JL/JT grille", or "24 aftermarket grille"? I see they offer both over at Distinction Applied.
@@simenskari So it appears they have changed their website a bit since I ordered. Not sure why. But from what I've gathered go to 2024 Grille then Aftermarket Option. The other grille option appears to be the classic original grille I got rid of which they do custom painting on as well. And yes the PX8 is the black code. Then just select if you have/want the front camera hole option. To me it looks as if the new changes in their website is due to sourcing an aftermarket grille option for the 2024. Not sure what that's about since mine was an exact Mopar stock grille. It also appears the price has dropped slightly than what I paid. I'm guessing they are getting Mopar replicas now. Once you select your options read the print below everything is what I gathered. You can also reach out to them through their contact link. Brian (the owner) is pretty responsive and straight forward so you could ask other specific questions if need be.
Don't quote me but I don't believe so, but to my understanding the hood lock area shouldn't have any effect on anything so I don't believe so. There is a slight difference in models with a front trail camera verse non like I have
I'm in the thinking process of this.....but still can't pull the trigger being that it cost nearly $700
@@summaof83 yeah definitely costly I sat on the idea for awhile myself. I did the PayPal pay in 4 options which made it slightly easier
Thanks for showing! I think it looks great
I have a gray metallic Sahara and planning on ordering the same grille as yours but in the matching gray color. I am glad you showed this gun gray color because I was wondering how will that match and I think it’ll look good with gray.
What did you do with your old grill? Are you selling it?
I agree. Old grille sat in the garage for awhile but sold it some months ago.
Thank you for the response. I’ve just placed an order for mine, very excited!
Looks awesome. At 1:53, would you say the lower part of the radiator is more exposed with this grill, than the previous one? I don't have a winch on mine, so I'm thinking the radiator might be visible in plain sight?
Great question and based off that angle and shot I can see your concern. So that bottom area of the grille itself is much more slim which in my case having a winch allows for more space than the older grille which my winch cables practically rested on the bottom of the old one. However with the winch, even my steel bumper sits out slightly due to the winch and winch plate. Winch plate itself even comes with spacers that slide on the mounting bolts. So point being it sits out slightly further so appears that the radiator is exposed especially from that angle since I was standing. However, from the new grilles I've seen on Jeeps without winches regardless of which stock bumper (plastic or steel version) the radiator isn't exposed and should line up with the bottom of the grille even though the grill is a bit more slimmer. But that's how much more thicker the older style was. If you Google or look at other photos of the new grille online on Jeeps without winches, I've never seen any online or in person have issues with the radiator being exposed at the bottom. It all should button up neatly. Mine looks like that from the angle and because I do have a slight space away from the grill to accommodate the winch and winch plate. Hope that helps. I can try to get you some better pics at a level angle sometime if you'd like. But you should be good if you're considering this grille.
Also this video around the 2:55 mark should help you out as well.
th-cam.com/video/QU6CKZyEvC0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=6uJaSZjtHk_BHI5U
@@sarge502jeep Thanks for taking your time Sarge! Much appreciated. I see, and I feel at ease now, haha. Thank you. So I'm looking for the exact same grille as yours, and that's why I clicked this video. You might have mentioned it, but is the factory color Black (PX8), with gloss finish? And is this the "2024 JL/JT grille", or "24 aftermarket grille"? I see they offer both over at Distinction Applied.
@@simenskari So it appears they have changed their website a bit since I ordered. Not sure why. But from what I've gathered go to 2024 Grille then Aftermarket Option. The other grille option appears to be the classic original grille I got rid of which they do custom painting on as well. And yes the PX8 is the black code. Then just select if you have/want the front camera hole option.
To me it looks as if the new changes in their website is due to sourcing an aftermarket grille option for the 2024. Not sure what that's about since mine was an exact Mopar stock grille. It also appears the price has dropped slightly than what I paid. I'm guessing they are getting Mopar replicas now. Once you select your options read the print below everything is what I gathered. You can also reach out to them through their contact link. Brian (the owner) is pretty responsive and straight forward so you could ask other specific questions if need be.
@@sarge502jeep Perfect! Thanks so much for your help and input. I'll reach out to Brian.
Do they offer a version with the hood lock cut out?
Don't quote me but I don't believe so, but to my understanding the hood lock area shouldn't have any effect on anything so I don't believe so. There is a slight difference in models with a front trail camera verse non like I have
Nice I subbed because my nickname is sarge as well. Last name Sargent
Thanks. Same here. Ironically I also do design work. Check out my Instagram @sarge502jeep
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