Nicest SD Grill Guard?
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Nicest SD Grill Guard?
I've been looking at different manufacturer's grill guards for Super Dutys.
Some seem to be a compromise, as in driving lights have to be removed or are blocked.
Some look like a generic add-ons that don't go with the lines of the truck.
Any suggestions?
A link to a pic would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance folks!
Some seem to be a compromise, as in driving lights have to be removed or are blocked.
Some look like a generic add-ons that don't go with the lines of the truck.
Any suggestions?
A link to a pic would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance folks!
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Which ones block driving lights or force you to remove them?
What brands have you been looking at where this is the case. I know what you mean about some of them not fitting well with the truck. My solution was to just build one myself
What brands have you been looking at where this is the case. I know what you mean about some of them not fitting well with the truck. My solution was to just build one myself
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IMO...leave well enough alone. The 99 - 04 grills are the best looking ever. I wouldn't do a thing to them. The only grill I've ever considered was an identical replacement except it was all chorme. All of this "billet" aluminum grill stuff doesn't do a thing for me.
Again, not trying to stir the pot...but imho leave the grill alone.
Again, not trying to stir the pot...but imho leave the grill alone.
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I'm with War. I love my stock grille. It seems like nobody has 'em anymore, maybe it's just me. I wanted my truck to stand out a bit from the rest so I dropped 4 8" lights on the front end.
But, on the other hand. I initially wanted to drop in the monster front end that'll protect you from anything found at www.offroadtechinc.com. (then go to "bumpers on trucks" then scroll down to the SD's). It was just too far out of my price range.
How much protection are you looking for, alot, a little? Like 02 said, what brands/mfg's have you checked out that you don't like (so we can all get an idea).
But, on the other hand. I initially wanted to drop in the monster front end that'll protect you from anything found at www.offroadtechinc.com. (then go to "bumpers on trucks" then scroll down to the SD's). It was just too far out of my price range.
How much protection are you looking for, alot, a little? Like 02 said, what brands/mfg's have you checked out that you don't like (so we can all get an idea).
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Originally Posted by War_is_my_Shepherd
IMO...leave well enough alone. The 99 - 04 grills are the best looking ever. I wouldn't do a thing to them. The only grill I've ever considered was an identical replacement except it was all chorme. All of this "billet" aluminum grill stuff doesn't do a thing for me.
Again, not trying to stir the pot...but imho leave the grill alone.
Again, not trying to stir the pot...but imho leave the grill alone.
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Sprtsmn- Are you asking about a whole new bumper system with grill guard? A few people are talking about grills. If your talking about a new bumper w/ grill guard, my favorite is the Warn bumper. You lose the stock driving lights, but there are cut-outs for better ones.
http://www.warn.com/truck/mounting-systems/hd_bumper_ford.shtml
http://www.warn.com/truck/mounting-systems/hd_bumper_ford.shtml
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Wow, FTE sure didn't like that link (adds garbage into the url).
You might have to cut and paste that into a new browser..
You might have to cut and paste that into a new browser..
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I like the Warn brush guards especially when there is a winch perched up there.
It does partially block the OEM fog lights though.
It does partially block the OEM fog lights though.
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Ok, in review I see you're talking about a grill GUARD. Initially I thought you were talking about a replacement grill.
My very humble opinion on grill "guards" is this...they don't guard anything, they simply add unecessary weight, and they clutter up an otherwise handsome front end.
If you want to mount aux lights this might be justification. I wan't aux lights but haven't found the "perfect" set-up yet. I don't want the front of the truck to look too "busy" and grill guards sure do clutter things up.
But heck, that's just my opinion. If you like grill guards, then put one on. Coolness is a subjective thing for sure. If you're happy with your SD then we're happy.
My very humble opinion on grill "guards" is this...they don't guard anything, they simply add unecessary weight, and they clutter up an otherwise handsome front end.
If you want to mount aux lights this might be justification. I wan't aux lights but haven't found the "perfect" set-up yet. I don't want the front of the truck to look too "busy" and grill guards sure do clutter things up.
But heck, that's just my opinion. If you like grill guards, then put one on. Coolness is a subjective thing for sure. If you're happy with your SD then we're happy.
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I did see his set up. Very nice, and subdued. That grill he used is a complete one piece direct replacement I believe. I do like it. I've always wondered how that grill would look with the "lines" running vertically instead of horizontally...know what I mean?
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Yeah, never thought about that until you said so. If it looks anything like:
http://www.sfxperformance.com/parts/TRX30576.htm
then I'll have to pass. My parents 300c has that same grille on it... Looks great on their car but on my truck, just wouldn't fit in.
http://www.sfxperformance.com/parts/TRX30576.htm
then I'll have to pass. My parents 300c has that same grille on it... Looks great on their car but on my truck, just wouldn't fit in.
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Originally Posted by War_is_my_Shepherd
IMO...leave well enough alone. The 99 - 04 grills are the best looking ever. I wouldn't do a thing to them. The only grill I've ever considered was an identical replacement except it was all chorme. All of this "billet" aluminum grill stuff doesn't do a thing for me.
Again, not trying to stir the pot...but imho leave the grill alone.
Again, not trying to stir the pot...but imho leave the grill alone.
All that matters --- is what works for the truck owner.
I have a J & J Enterprises 4 piece stainless steel billet and like it! Kind of fills in the empty spots for me.
Last edited by ChiefGReid; Feb 16, 2005 at 06:55 PM.