| Adding style to that truck can be accomplished in any | | | | only opt for stainless steel tubing. The tubes should |
| number of different ways. You might choose to | | | | be TIG welded for the utmost in durability and |
| install a roll bar on the truck, to put a tonneau cover | | | | strength, as well. |
| on it or to install a headache rack. However, one of | | | | Choosing tubular steel (stainless steel with the |
| the best options for adding style, as well as a | | | | appropriate finish) ensures that your guard can stand |
| tremendous amount of protection, is to install a | | | | up to the damage and abuse that will occur through |
| full-size grille guard. You might be more familiar with | | | | use. Any number of things can occur that will |
| the term brush guard, or push bar, but these terms | | | | necessitate this protection, and choosing a tubular |
| all equate to the same basic thing, though individual | | | | steel construction means that the guard will be there |
| styles will vary with each manufacturer. | | | | when you need it. Cheaper, inferior construction |
| How do you choose the right grille guard for your | | | | materials are prone to bending and denting in the |
| truck? What type of construction material, methods | | | | face of damage, which can actually lead to additional |
| and finish should be used to create a viable choice? | | | | damage to your vehicle, if the guard makes contact |
| You will need to take care when choosing a grille | | | | with the body. |
| guard, as the wrong choice can leave you with a | | | | Mounting Location and Method |
| product lacking durability and substance. | | | | In order to ensure that your grille guard mounts |
| Choose a Custom Fit | | | | correctly and provides the utmost in protection, you |
| Grille guards are not "one size fits all." In fact, you will | | | | will need to check into the mounting location and |
| need to ensure that you choose a style that fits | | | | method used. A quality guard will mount directly to |
| your particular make and model. You will find that the | | | | the frame of your truck. This helps to minimize |
| same guard that fits a Dodge Dakota will not fit a | | | | vibrations, while still ensuring a solid mount. |
| Ford F-150, nor will a guard that fits a Ford Ranger fit | | | | You should also ensure that the mounting brackets, |
| a Toyota Tacoma. | | | | bolts, nuts and washers are constructed of stainless |
| This is because the body styles of each make and | | | | steel. Stainless steel hardware will stand the test of |
| model are unique. You will need to choose a grille | | | | time and abuse much more than will cheaper options |
| guard that is custom made to fit your particular | | | | on the market, such as carbon steel. |
| model. This will ensure that the side hoops will wrap | | | | Guard Finish |
| around your headlights and provide adequate | | | | What type of finish does your grille guard have? You |
| protection, as well as ensuring that the central bars | | | | will find several different types. The best option is a |
| line up correctly with the hood and bumper lines. | | | | powder-coated finish, which ensures long lasting |
| Failure to choose a custom fit solution will result in a | | | | durability and great looks. However, chromed finishes |
| subpar experience and might lead to damage to your | | | | over stainless steel tubes can also be a great solution. |
| truck, as well. | | | | That said, you should ensure that the finish (powder |
| Choose the Right Manufacturing Materials | | | | coated or chromed) comes with a lifetime warranty. |
| A wide range of manufacturing materials is used in | | | | If it does not have a lifetime warranty from the |
| the creation of grille guards. However, you should | | | | manufacturer, it's best to avoid it. |