The Westin HDX Grille Guard with Punch Plate # 57-2235 should not interfere with your hood once installed. The only available hardware/bracket is the original hardware that came with the grille guard. I recommend reviewing the installation instructions again to make sure the grille guard is properly installed. I would also inspect the hardware and brackets to make sure nothing is damaged or out of place.
If the mounting hardware has been damaged, resulting in the grille guard interfering... view full answer...
It appears that the Replacement Hardware Kit for Westin Sportsman Grille Guard # 40-012PK that you have for your 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe is meant to fit the Westin Sportsman Grille Guard # 40-0125, which only fits the 1999-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Instead, for your Westin Sportsman Grille Guard # 45-0180 & # 40-0185, you'll actually want to use the Replacement Mounting Hardware Kit for Westin Sportsman Grille Guard # 40-018PK.
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We actually don't have a Sportsman grille guard from Westin that fits a 2003 Ford Expedition so we don't have a hardware kit that would work for you. Also it's worth noting that you can't adapt a guard from one vehicle to another by just swapping hardware as the guards and the hardware kits are vehicle specific. Best option for a similar grille guard would be the Aries part # AA3054 which is a confirmed fit and comes with the correct install kit as well. view full answer...
I spoke with my contact at Aries about this and he stated the most likely problem is the support brackets on the top of the guard. It is recommended to check the bolts periodically and make sure they haven't vibrated loose. This is fairly normal and can be helped by using Loctite # LT37643. view full answer...
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