Lund grill inserts

[dewdo]

I just ordered a set of the Lund slotted grill inserts to take on a little different look and was wondering if these interfered with the cooling in any way. I pull a 5th wheel trailer and at times haul a 11. 5 ft slide in camper and tow a 18 ft. boat. Will these cut down on my cooling any?

Dewdo in the other Washington

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2000 Ram 3500 4 X 4 dualie W/B-D Exhaust Brake, Auto-Loc, Armr bed liner, DeeZee running boards, mud flaps, steps, leather, white with color splash on sides, would like to BOMB it, but after warranty. VA Box waiting to install.

34' King Of The Road 5th wheeler & 11. 5 Arctic Fox pickup camper. Winter in Arizona (Martinez Lake)

 

[illflem]

Don't see how the inserts could harm cooling when some of us are running fanless with no problems. My local rental yard has the slotted Lund's on it's 3500 that they use for delivering equipment, including backhoes, I asked if he had cooling problems because the Lund's do look restrictive, he said no problem. They look real good too.

 

[DieselDoghouse]

Just added a set of the stainless Lunds myself so I'll keep you posted ... can't see how normally they'd restrict air that much (for radiator or intercooler]. Since these mount by thumbscrews instead of clips I added jam nuts to the shafts in case 'diesel tremors' caused the screws to back out.

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'98 12V Quad Cab, ProZap bumper, PIAA 510's, XP-3 Hornets, Banks Gauges, Linstadt trackbar, Junkbox, Jacobs Washer fluid heater, Lg. box Milkbones.

 

[CCahill]

dewdo,

I've always had good luck with Lund products. . Had the inserts on the last 3 trucks... This time I got the stainless, so my Girlfried ca recognize my truck from the myriad of white Rams on the street... . No cooling props, and they do catch their fair share of bugs... ... ...
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2001 Quad,4x4,4. 10LS,LB,Loaded enough,stock,mostly... . 65 Chevelle sedan, Hella nice driver, 53 Nash Rambler Convt,1 of 653 built,[not a Metro], GM drivetrain, injection, and auto/od
Specialized FSR PRO Stumpjumper,Cannondale F2000, Loaded
MTD Lawn tractor with flames
12' fishin' boat, loaded. .

 

[700rmk]

You will notice, after installation while towing in the summer, you will run a little warmer, you will also notice a slight drop in performance while towing either your 5th wheel or camper.

I have a set and install them in the winter only!!

They restrict air flow, there is no question about it. I warm up within 2-5 miles with them in and around 6-8 miles with them out depending on temperature. Keep them and use in the winter to even out those cold days. #ad

But I wouldnt run them in the summer, heat kills the intercoolers designed purpose and without air you get heat.

My . 02 worth.

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2001. 5 WHITE 2500 QC, LB, 3:54, 4x4, ETH/DEE, EVERY OPTION BUT LEATHER, ICS NERFS, BEGINING TO MILDLY BOMB!
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[Waterpete]

I have a set for sale.
E-mail Waterpete@aol.com

 

[dewdo]

The reason I put them on was I am planning a trip to Alaska this summer. The last time I drove up there with my 1972 Ford and camper It would start running hot and I had to stop every once in a while and clean the bugs out of the radiator and a/c condensor. I figured with the slotted Lunds I wouldn't have to do that.

Anyway thanks for the comeback

Dewdo in the other Washington

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2000 Ram 3500 4 X 4 dualie W/B-D Exhaust Brake, Auto-Loc, Armr bed liner, DeeZee running boards, mud flaps, steps, leather, white with color splash on sides, would like to BOMB it, but after warranty. VA Box waiting to install.

34' King Of The Road 5th wheeler & 11. 5 Arctic Fox pickup camper. Winter in Arizona (Martinez Lake)

 

[Cheska]

Hey, you guys with the Lunds... where can I get them? They look like exactly the items I've been searching for to help keep my truck warm in the winter. Nice picture. I'm sold. Thanks in advance.

dave

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2001 driftwood 5spd 4x4 2500 reg. cab

 

[illflem]

Dave, JC Whitney carries most of the Lund inserts. Best thing to do is call or email them for their Dodge Truck catalog, it has many more accessories for our trucks than the regular catalog, plus it's in color. The inserts pictured above in this thread are the screen type, Dewdo is speaking of the slotted type, both look good. I just use their solid plexiglass winter front inserts as of now.

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95' 25004X4,AT,Driftwood,Banks Stinger,Warn fender flairs and running boards(work truck)
95 3500,5 speed 3:54,BD E-brake,Driftwood,Banks&Psycotty,34,000 GCVW apple and tractor hauler(works harder truck)

 

[Cheska]

Thanks, illflem. Will do.

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2001 driftwood 5spd 4x4 2500 reg. cab