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I have a new truck coming hopefully next week. I talked to the parts department and they said there is a white color matched grill available for the 2500 HD. I ordered it, so I will post pics as soon as I get it. does anyone else have one on an HD? I've seen it on the 1500, and I like it. I assume it's similar design, painted surround stock middle area. Does anyone else have a color matched grill? Or even seen a picture of it? Here's the half ton.post-83757-13995517287_thumb.jpg

 

 

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Was wondering if you would be able to pass on the links to the parts catalog and the accessory site? All help would be greatly appreciated.

Still waiting impatiently for my 2015 hd.

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There is an opening in the front bumper with a radiator visible, does anyone make a shield for this. It looks very vulnerable.

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