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  1. Dec 16, 2018 at 10:07 AM
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    JoeCOVA

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    Good! Just pointing out that the market is smaller. Thousands of Pre-TSS, Millions of Post -TSS
     
    JoeCOVA, Dec 16, 2018
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  2. Jan 9, 2019 at 8:42 PM
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    Volksparts

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    Finally received mine from the Black Friday sale so 7 weeks from the order date which was expected. Packaging was by far the best I've ever seen. Shipping came by UPS with signature confirmation. I Installed today and overall happy with the fit and finish. I took others advice and lightly but snugly fastened the nuts to the screws. Thanks to bamf Jlee (Jeff) for making this grille.






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    Volksparts, Jan 9, 2019
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  3. Jan 9, 2019 at 8:48 PM
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    Still loving my BAMF eco grille thanks Jerry. :thumbsup:F2B3ADAF-708F-4369-9331-6C09AD2A1474.jpg
     
    MRBOND101, Jan 9, 2019
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  4. Mar 4, 2019 at 3:45 PM
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    @JLee Can I get a link to this video please? I live in a colder climate. I wanna rock the grille and would rather shore up the surround before install and not worry about the cracking. Did some looking and searching for the fiberglass application video to no avail. Probs just suck at searching...thanks!
     
    Cochise_77, Mar 4, 2019
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  5. Mar 4, 2019 at 5:21 PM
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    I lost track thousands of dollars ago.
    It was never made.
     
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  6. Mar 4, 2019 at 5:45 PM
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    bulldog

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    Umm…it’s a Pro Retired 4/29/2023 Dobinsons MRR Dobinsons UCA Dobinsons C59-314 Front Springs Dobinsons I59-110 Rear Springs 4.88 Yukon Gears CMC MobTown Sliders Line-Xed RCI Aluminum Skid BAMF Recessed Grille WARFAB Rear tube bumper SSO Full Plate Hybrid (sitting in the garage still) TTD Carbon Fiber Steering Wheel Clazzio Dark Gray Seat Covers 35% Tint Vinyl Tailgate Letters Undercover Elite Tonneau Apex Stealth Cali LED 31.5" w/upgrade OPT 7 harness and MicTuning Switch V5 Gemtech Homelink 265/75 16 Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T Volk Gloss Black 16” 17' Pro Rigid Fog Lights 17' Pro Tail Lights Complete sound proofing
    This is the 3rd winter with mine and I've had 0 issues with cracking. It's all about how tight you make the bolts I think. It's been right at 0 degrees one day to 65 degrees the next over the past couple of weeks here in Missouri and no issues even with crappy roads and harsh vibrations at high speed. 35k miles with the grill now, just snug the bolts, I really think that's all you need to do which allow it to expand and contract. If you want to reinforce it, just get some fiberglass mesh and all and do the inside of the housing and you should be golden.

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    bulldog, Mar 4, 2019
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  7. Mar 5, 2019 at 7:57 AM
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    Right on! That's what I'll do then. Appreciate the input. Clean lookin truck btw. Love the Ray 10s.
     
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  8. Mar 26, 2019 at 7:21 PM
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    Dryfly24 He’s a leprechaun. He tells me to burn things.

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    This is some serious bad-assery right here...:burnrubber::thumbsup:
     
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  9. Mar 27, 2019 at 5:27 PM
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    Just an update....I rear ended a 90 year old woman who just suddenly stopped in the driving lane for now reason yesterday. I hit her prob at 5mph or so and didn't break the bezel or hurt the grill at all. Pretty surprised because I thought it was definitely cracked before I got out. It wasn't a hard impact, but an impact none the less.
     
    bulldog, Mar 27, 2019
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  10. Mar 30, 2019 at 3:45 AM
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    Grille makes me smile every time I see it.

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  11. May 1, 2019 at 12:49 PM
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    TRD.jpg Long thread and not sure if its been covered but can't you get touch up paint and paint the back plate for us before manufacture? I dont want to pop rivets to change color. My truck will be Calvary blue. Seems touch up paint should be the solution for new colors not available.
     
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  12. May 1, 2019 at 12:59 PM
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    Just my $.02 but I think they only do powdercoat. If they painted the back plates they would end up getting complaints from rock chips or peeling.
     
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  13. May 24, 2019 at 8:02 AM
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    The only DIY mod I want is a BAMF grille compatible TSS tutorial.

    I’m wondering if some cutlery and fabrication could allow us 18+ owners to use the pro grille garnish or similar to keep TSS functional.

    Where is @MESO
     
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  14. May 26, 2019 at 9:25 AM
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    BAMF!!! Memorial day tomorrow! Will there be any sales on these BAMFn grilles?
     
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  15. May 31, 2019 at 12:49 PM
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    This right here is much needed.
     
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  16. Jun 20, 2019 at 7:06 PM
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    Bummer... doesn’t look “ horrible “
     
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  17. Jun 20, 2019 at 7:07 PM
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    the infamous crack. Luckily mine hasn’t done that. We’re there any big temp changes in your area lately?
     
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  18. Jun 20, 2019 at 7:31 PM
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    I can’t say any huge change. Normal CO weather. Just noticed recently. Garaged in Denver during winter
     
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  19. Jun 21, 2019 at 2:27 AM
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    20190621_033720.jpg Add me to the cracked list....so pissed!
     
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  20. Jun 21, 2019 at 6:01 AM
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    Bummer. I can’t say I’m “pissed”. Still love the grille. Bummed out for sure. Fortunately the crack “almost “ looks like it’s supposed to be there.

    I had requested a video of how to stabilize with fiberglass long time ago but it was never made...
     
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