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Jul 31, 2020 | 03:28 PM

jim7044

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Behind grill bug screen

Anyone have a behind grill bug screen? Looking for info to add one on 2020 super duty 6.7L.
My semi has one and even after over 800,000 miles the the A/C condenser and air charge cooler are relatively clean.
I just wash the screen off each time i wash the truck.

Jul 31, 2020 | 05:11 PM

minke

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I used some so-called expanded metal on my '11 for 7 years. Having seen bent up aluminum radiator fins I was motivated.

I want to do it again on my '17 new in '18 but have been too lazy.

Jul 31, 2020 | 06:09 PM

7.3F350

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I have zip-tied some 1/4" mesh hardware cloth behind the grill of many trucks. Cheap, easy, and works just fine.

Jul 31, 2020 | 06:14 PM

406f150

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I haven't done it to this truck yet, but my other trucks I've always just gone to the hardware store and gotten metal window screen, cut a piece to fit, and secured it in front of the coolers with zip ties to whatever supports were convenient.

Jul 31, 2020 | 07:59 PM

minke

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Originally Posted by 406f150

When I used "expanded metal" I used very large zip ties. In 7 years one failed. UV? I had plenty of redundancy and it was easy to replace.

Jul 31, 2020 | 09:25 PM

WVSD

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I was actually wondering the same. My 20 with just a few thousand miles has some chips you can see the the grill.

When I owned a Raptor a company made a nice little kit for them.

Jul 31, 2020 | 11:06 PM

smokewagun

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I have the Fia on my current F150 and on my last one and my ‘13 and ‘17 Super Duties. I’ll never be without one again. They do a job you’d not believe until you clean it from bugs once. Then, the winter front snaps right on.

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Aug 1, 2020 | 08:06 AM

dbraynor

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I just use fiberglass window screening and zip ties. Been doing it for years. Works for me.

Aug 1, 2020 | 03:58 PM

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fnnut

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Fiberglass window screen. I removed the grill, cut the screen a little large, pushed the screen over the clips on the back of the grill ( cut slits where the tabs are). Reinstall the grill and the screen stays in place.