2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Grille guards and grille clearance

[TWilkening]

I was going to buy a Luverne Grille guard off of a guy. I put it on and got it all centered up then went to open the hood. The grille caught on the top of the guard. By pushing in the grille I could get it to clear. My question is if other grille guards have this clearance problem. It wouldn't be too big of a deal until I need to get under the hood at below zero temps, knowing how plastic is. Thanks

 

[JPittinger]

My bumper mount grill guard does the same. No problems except a minor scratch on the grill cause I forget sometimes.

 

[DBogo]

mine is really close like 1/4 inch but it will not hit

 

[terrywerm]

I'm not sure how the Luverne guard mounts to the truck, but would it be possible to fab up some spacers to space the guard out from the bumper a quarter or half inch?



I've got a Westin Sportsman on my '01 and there are no clearance problems with it.

 

[BRowley]

Every grille guard is a little different, just like our trucks. I've never had the same guard fit the same on two different trucks, or vice versa. Thats why I always custom make the guard for each vehicle.