My assumption (possibly a bad one) is that the “build week” is scheduled based on allocations. Then they look at parts and if all parts are available for your build, the “build date” is scheduled. If not, the “build week” is pushed out based on parts availability?
Therefore, in my theory...
I hate to say it and wish it wasn’t this way, but it has been proven over and over that reservations mean nothing at this point. Just look at the January-February builds being scheduled when day 1 reservations for the same exact build are still waiting with no update.
1 and 3. I think you will eventually see aftermarket options, we just aren’t there yet. However, there are many people on this forum who are looking to swap grills for one from another trim level. Check out the marketplace.
2. The grill is basically plastic. Seems like several have painted...
Yeah, unfortunately I think the backdoor link only works if you have a reservation. The rest of us are just out here floating around waiting for an email.
I was in the exact same quandry....wanted the interior of the BD or Badlands, but didn't really need the other upgrades. Ended up going with the BD, but then I felt like I needed the seats to be heated, so I added Mid package. Started talking to dealership and decided I wanted my truck to...