Sorry for the GM pic 
but these are what I'm talking about. Not the bar type. Its a thin pannel insert over the stock grill.
SS grill inserts?
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SS grill inserts?
I bought my truck 1 1/2 years ago and it came with the stainless grill insert. the kind with lots of narrow slots. Just wondering if these are intended to raise operating temp or are they just for looks. My truck came from a cold climate, so I took it out (I don't like the looks anyway). I live in a moderate climate, but drive to the ski hill alot in the winter. Should I be using the insert during the winter? I see a few people using these year-round.
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I had a Lund SS screenfront on my truck for almost 8 years, until a deer took it out this winter. Never had any sort of temperature related issues, towing or otherwise. They are just for looks.
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I have a SST grill insert. It's the one with lots of little holes. Never had a cooling problem, even in Houston traffic and heat.
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