Classic Style Grille (from Distinction Applied) swap on my 2025 Willys

Fourthandlong5 · May 2, 2026

I was never a fan of the '24+ refreshed grille especially the blacked-out Willys grille so it was the first thing to go on my '25 Willys. Distinction Applied offers the '24+ OEM grilles painted to match or dipped as well as the classic style OEM JL grille ('18-'23) which I like much better. I also opted for the wider Gladiator style mesh. Here it is painted to match in Anvil and installed in like 10 minutes ...

Jeep Wrangler JL Classic Style Grille (from Distinction Applied) swap on my 2025 Willys tempImage0n5zou

Jeep Wrangler JL Classic Style Grille (from Distinction Applied) swap on my 2025 Willys tempImagekZzT4z

Jeep Wrangler JL Classic Style Grille (from Distinction Applied) swap on my 2025 Willys tempImagexwGwDR

Jeep Wrangler JL Classic Style Grille (from Distinction Applied) swap on my 2025 Willys tempImageAHbcma

Jeep Wrangler JL Classic Style Grille (from Distinction Applied) swap on my 2025 Willys tempImaged1sIV7

The Last Cowboy · May 2, 2026

Is that a Mopar grille, or aftermarket?

Fourthandlong5 · May 2, 2026

The Last Cowboy said:
Is that a Mopar grille, or aftermarket?

OEM

UTME · May 2, 2026

Or just get a bull bar and some lights and won’t even see the grill anymore.

siggy · May 2, 2026

Looks good! I don’t particularly love my Willys grill either, but can’t stomach the distinction applied prices.

X35 · May 2, 2026

Sorry, Willys grill looks better.

Jeep Wrangler JL Classic Style Grille (from Distinction Applied) swap on my 2025 Willys IMG_1146

Toycrusher · May 3, 2026

You know what?

If IT'S not angry, I'M not angry

Stetson · May 3, 2026

The Willy’s grill in black looks better with some colors than others. My Jeep is firecracker red and the black grill is a nice accent. Matches the wheels, fenders and roof.

I think it would look good on white or any of the brighter colors.

AA_Jeeper · May 3, 2026

I agree and like the pre-24 grill better.

Turniipp · May 3, 2026

Did you need to unload the original grill? I'm looking to do the opposite of what you've done, mainly for improved airflow.

Soapy · May 3, 2026

Adventure life also makes a painted grill as well as grill inserts if you want.

kah.mun.rah · May 3, 2026

I would think that you could find a used one in good condition for $50-$100 or do a direct trade with someone in an older model as the newer style is a lot more sought after.

That said, I like the end result. The body colored longer slots on a 2 door look more “Jeep”ish than the short, hard to see black slots.

Victory · May 4, 2026

Looks much better. I’m not a fan of the 24 grille, and prefer the color matched over the back grille too

Falcor · May 4, 2026

I could go either way, but I do like the paint matched grill better, even on the 24+.

Your Willys looks great, and it's the first Jeep on here that I can remember went back to the old grill (may have missed some).

Panda Mafia · May 4, 2026

Both are great. I prefer the new TikTok grill tho. Ive been trying to get my hands on one on Fb market place but so far no luck.
Distinction applied is to pricey for me, sadly.

Classic Style Grille (from Distinction Applied) swap on my 2025 Willys

Fourthandlong5

Well-Known Member

The Last Cowboy

Well-Known Member

Fourthandlong5

Well-Known Member

UTME

Well-Known Member

siggy

Well-Known Member

X35

Well-Known Member

Toycrusher

Well-Known Member

Stetson

Well-Known Member

AA_Jeeper

Well-Known Member

Turniipp

Well-Known Member

Soapy

Well-Known Member

kah.mun.rah

Well-Known Member

Victory

Well-Known Member

Falcor

Well-Known Member

Panda Mafia

Well-Known Member

Similar threads