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  • Can Westin HDX Grille Guard # 57-2235 for 2012 Tundra be Used as a Pusher
  • According to Westin, their HDX Grille Guard, # 57-2235 is not designed as a pusher, and would likely be damaged if you attempted to use it to push another vehicle. The guard could be pushed back into your grille and damage your grille. The primary purpose of the guard is to provide protection against incidental contact, but not to protect when intentionally trying to push something.
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  • Aries Grille Guard Mounting Brackets for 1998 Jeep Wrangler
  • Aries doesn't offer a Grille Guard for a 1998 Wrangler, so there wouldn't be a bracket kit either. Not only are the brackets vehicle specific, but the grille guards are as well. The good news is that Rampage and Bestop offer some grille guard options. For the Tubular Style, look at part # B4490601 or a full coverage Euro Style, check out the # RA7659.
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  • How To Identify a Westin Grille Guard To Confirm Fitment On a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  • If you do not know exactly what grille guard you have you will want to get a new Westin Sportsman Grille Guard # 40-0185 for your 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Westin does not include any labels, stickers or markings on their grille guards for later identification. If you purchased this used you may be able to get the original item number for the grille guard from the original purchaser.
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  • How To Identify Westin Grille Guard to Choose Correct Replacement Hardware for 2009 Ford F-150
  • It sounds like you're looking for a replacement installation kit for a Westin Sportsman Grille Guard that fits a 2009 Ford F-150. If so, the Replacement Mounting Kit for Westin Sportsman Grille Guard # 40-250PK is the correct kit to install the # 40-2505 or # 45-2500 Sportsman grille guards, designed for the 09-14 F-150. Westin does not include any labels, stickers or markings on their grille guards which would provide its specific part number. That said, if you know for sure which vehicle...
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  • Will Grille Guard Installed on 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Interfere with Front Sensors
  • Installing a grille guard like the Westin # WE46FR HDX on a 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 will indeed obstruct the sensors on the front of the vehicle from working, however the grille guard will offer the benefit of protecting the front of your truck from damage. The grille guard is also available in black as part # W38RV.
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  • Is The Replacement Hardware For Westin Sportsman Grille Guard The Same As The Original Hardware
  • The Replacement Hardware Kit for Westin for Westin Sportsman Grille Guard # 40-3885PK is the same original hardware as the one received with the Westin Sportsman Grille Guard # 40-3885.
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  • Can Westin HDX Grille Guard Be Moved From 2008 GMC Sierra to 2019 Chevy Silverado
  • Unfortunately, not only are the brackets vehicle specific, the grille guards themselves are vehicle specific as well. If you were to use the # 57-378PK brackets for a 2019 Chevy Silverado, there's no guarantee they'd be compatible with your existing grille guard. Your best bet would be to go with parts that are known to be compatible with your truck, such as the Westin HDX Grille Guard # 57-3785 in black powder coat or # 57-3780 for polished stainless.
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  • Does Westin Automotive List Part Number on their Grille Guards
  • Westin does not mark their grille guards with part numbers, although other manufacturers might. I do know that with the Westin product, not only are the bracket kits vehicle specific but usually the guards themselves are as well. That's why I typically caution folks not to buy used grille guards without knowing absolutely for sure what vehicle they came off of.
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  • Protection Provided to 2013 Ram 1500 By Westin # 57-3540 Grille Guard In A Deer Collision
  • I spoke with my Westin contact who tells me that their grille guards aren't tested for collision with animals. Their grille guards would almost certainly offer a good degree of protection in the event you were to hit a deer, but the guards are designed to be a cosmetic accessory, not a push bar or battering ram.
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  • What Grille Guard do You Recommend for My 2004 Honda CR-V?
  • Yes, you are correct that customized grille guards are manufactured specifically for each year/make/model of vehicle. Unfortunately, the closest thing we carry to a traditional grille guard for your 2004 Honda CR-V is the Westin Safari Light Mounting Bar with Installation Kit - 2" Tubing # 30-0020-1235 (polished stainless steel) and # 30-0025-1235 (black powder coated steel).
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  • Westin Sportsman Grille Guard for 2016 Toyota 4Runner Trail Edition
  • The Westin Sportsman Grille Guard that fits the 2016 Toyota 4Runner Trail Edition, SR5 and TRD Pro is their part # 40-3825. We have not yet had a local customer come in for installation of this item on a 2016 Trail Edition so we have not yet been able to photograph this application, but the linked image taken from the installation instructions (which are included for you) shows the guard installed on a Toyota 4Runner. This will give you some idea of its appearance once installed on your truck.
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  • What Vehicles Does The Westin HDX Grille Guard Fit
  • The Westin HDX grille guard can be made to fit a very long list of vehicles. There is also a long list of custom bracket/install kits that can go with it. Unfortunately we cannot tell what vehicle your brackets are for just by looking at them. If you are trying to fit this to a new vehicle, just let me know the year make and model and I can recommend an install kit for you.
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  • Westin HDX 57-3900 Grille Guard for 2017-2018 Ford F-250 and F-350 Trucks
  • The Westin HDX Grille Guard with Punch Plate - Polished Stainless Steel # 57-3900 is the exact picture of the grille we offer. It is a confirmed fit for 2017 and 2018 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty model trucks. I've attached the installation details to assist.
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  • Will Westin HDX Grille Guard for 2023 Chevy Suburban Interfere with Front Sensors or Camera
  • Yes, the Westin HDX Grille Guard with Punch Plate part # W82AQ which is a fit for a 2023 Chevrolet Suburban will interfere with any front mounted sensors or cameras if present. There's not much you can do about the cameras but in regards to the sensors such as those for park assist etc., you might be able to disable these from the in-dash settings. Please note, there are no other options which won't interfere with the front sensors or camera.
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  • Can A Ligt Bar Be Added To The Westin Sportsman Grill Guard On A 2019 Ford F-250
  • The Westin Sportsman Grille Guard with Winch Plate - 1 Piece - Black Powder Coated Steel Item # 40-93905 for a 2019 Ford F-250 does offer mounting locations for 4 off road lights. The center cross tube has four pre-drilled holes for the hardware. You could potentially add a single light bar but you would need to measure the distance between two of the holes to get the correct size light.
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  • Do Punch Plates Cause Cooling Issues for a Transmission
  • Punch plates on grille guards like the Westin HDX Grille Guard with Punch Plate, part # 57-1915, have more of a mesh style to them. This allows more airflow than a solid surface. Of course, you will still need to monitor your transmission and engine. If you notice that your transmission is getting too hot (probably if you have an older one), then you can use one of our transmission coolers. I've linked to a list of our coolers that are compatible with your 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. If...
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  • Options If You Need Mounting Hardware For an Unknown Brush Guard On a 1999 Ford F-350
  • The mounting hardware for a brush guard on your 1999 Ford F-350 is going to be specific to both your truck and the brush guard itself. Without knowing the manufacturer and model number of your brush guard, I cannot recommend replacement mounting hardware/brackets. If you can let me know the manufacturer and part number, I would be happy to help locate the correct hardware. If you cannot locate that information or the brush guard did not come off of a similar year/make/model vehicle, I...
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