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Old Jun 28, 2020 | 02:53 PM
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Grille Guard campatability?

Scrapyard local to me had an old power company truck in it with a grill guard on it.
Grille guard goes for $30.
Grill guard has a Hydraulic powered winch attached to it.
I'd be a moron to not grab it.

Scrapyard truck is a 2008-2010.
My truck is a 2003.

First glimpse is that I'm gonna need to do some welding.

Anyone know if the grill guard will fit?
 
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Old Jun 28, 2020 | 07:32 PM
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For that price it WILL fit..........one way or another. If I was wanting that hydraulic winch.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2020 | 08:53 PM
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Is it going to bolt right on, I'd say no. For the price... It will eventually fit. Even if you have to pay someone else to fab it up you'd still be ahead of the game. Jump on it now and figure out the technicalities later.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2020 | 05:19 AM
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For the price definitely grab it up before someone else does. you can figure out the fitment later.
 
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Oh for sure I got it.

I got the winch and grill guard separated at home.

I'm just wondering if I try and use the grill guard as it is or do I get the proper grill guard for my truck.
I'm worried that any fabri-cobbling that I do at home will not be strong enough. It's gotta support the weight of the truck.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2020 | 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Pele
Oh for sure I got it.

I got the winch and grill guard separated at home.

I'm just wondering if I try and use the grill guard as it is or do I get the proper grill guard for my truck.
I'm worried that any fabri-cobbling that I do at home will not be strong enough. It's gotta support the weight of the truck.
If the grill guard is nice and you doubt your capabilities, talk to a fab shop/welder. See what they would charge you to make it fit your truck. Can’t hurt to ask.
 
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