Brush Guard and Front receiver hitch?
#1
Brush Guard and Front receiver hitch?
I know a bull bar and front receiver hitch will work together but what about a brush/grille guard.
I already have a front receiver hitch mounted I want to keep.
I can't seem to locate any detailed mounting instructions for brush/grille guards. I know I just use the tow hook mounts but wondering about the way they attach behind the grille. Anybody? Thanks!
2008 F150 Fx4.
I already have a front receiver hitch mounted I want to keep.
I can't seem to locate any detailed mounting instructions for brush/grille guards. I know I just use the tow hook mounts but wondering about the way they attach behind the grille. Anybody? Thanks!
2008 F150 Fx4.
#5
I've circled what had me puzzled.
And then found this:
http://www.westinautomotive.com/page...ts/75-0610.pdf
Thanks again.
And then found this:
http://www.westinautomotive.com/page...ts/75-0610.pdf
Thanks again.
Last edited by rodsmith; 12-06-2009 at 05:57 PM.
#7
Chrome and stainless grille guards are junk in my personal oppinion. Ranch hand, Frontier and Cordell custom welding all make grille guards that are in the same price range of the westin, and will actually protect your truck... Look at my albums, or their website, and you can see how the ranch hand attaches. They also make a bullnose replacement that has a built in reciever hitch.
Last edited by ccmac; 12-06-2009 at 06:29 PM. Reason: left sumptin out...
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#8
i think it will depend on ur mount. i use to have an 06 with a Hunter grill guard and the curt front mount receiver wouldnt work, but the drawtite would. it is how they mount. the hunter keeps the tow hooks and allows for the drawtite hitch.....
EDIT: i was wrong, the drawtite will NOT work with brush guard bc of the way the drawtite mounts to the inside of the frame and the lower brakets also mount under the tow hooks, but toward the inside of the frame. i have been told a Curt will work. it also mounts under the tow hooks......
EDIT: i was wrong, the drawtite will NOT work with brush guard bc of the way the drawtite mounts to the inside of the frame and the lower brakets also mount under the tow hooks, but toward the inside of the frame. i have been told a Curt will work. it also mounts under the tow hooks......
Last edited by labman1014; 12-06-2009 at 11:25 PM.
#9
Probably right I located this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jk7DUGrrP5I
My receiver uses some of the same holes.
Thanks guys.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jk7DUGrrP5I
My receiver uses some of the same holes.
Thanks guys.
Last edited by rodsmith; 12-07-2009 at 08:48 AM.