Grille Guards Research Guide

Select the right grille guard
Advice on selecting the right grille guard for your truck or SUV

Choosing Your Grille GaurdSelecting a grille guard for your truck or SUV is largely based on personal preference. Aside from that, there's a few other things to consider, including:

How much front-end coverage do you want?

Grille guards vary from a single front pipe to a full-blown front end protector. The more bars and the bigger the grille, the larger area of front end coverage you'll enjoy.

  • If you want the most possible front end protection, get a full front end grille guards. Our lineup of these grille guards is extensive, and you can pick from such big-name brands as Manik, WAAG and Westin.
  • When you want protection without overly-dominating looks, grab a center grille guard. Steer a course over to companies like T&H, Putco and Go Rhino for a quality center grille guard.
  • For the best looks-only grille guards, select a nudge bar or sport bar. Go with Aries, Manik or T&H when you want a clean-fitting nudge or sport bar.

Which grille guard style looks best on your vehicle?

This one's up to you—pick the grille guard that looks best for your front end. There are standard front end guards, shaped euro-style guards, and subdued single bar models. It's all about decoration, and it's all your choice.

  • If you want the original, toughest-looking grille guard, grab a full front end grille guard.
  • For smaller style that keeps a tough appearance, get a center grille guard.
  • When sleek shaping that follows your vehicle's lines, get a euro-style grille guard in a full front end, center or sport bar grille guard.

Which finish color looks best with your truck or SUV?

Chrome platedPowder coatGrille guard come in two distinct finish looks: durable black powder coat and highly-polished. Polished models are either chrome plated over steel or feature a mirror-polish of stainless steel . Each of these finishes is available on front end grille guards and tail light guards.

  • When you want the original tough grille guard look, go with a powder coat black finish model.
  • For extra shine that matches your chrome and other trim, pick a polished grille guard.
  • If you want the best coverage against corrosion, select a stainless steel or chrome plated polished grille guard.

Do you want just a front guard, or more matching protection and looks?

Don't forget about the rest of your vehicle. The tough looks and protection of a grille guard extends to more than just your front end. Matching taillight guards and even side steps are available with most grille guards. Don't forget bumper guards, too. They can do your rear end some good!

  • If you want the same combination of protection and looks over your tail lights, grab a set of tail light guards.
  • For extra protection of your backside, pick-up a bumper guard to go with your grille guard.
  • For the complete rugged looks package, a grille guard, tail light guards and matching nerf bars are in order.

What do you want to mount to your grille guard?

Grille guards are incredibly versatile for mounting accessories. Auxiliary lights, such as driving lights, fog lights or off-road lights, and winches are the most common items mounted to a grille guard.

  • If you want to mount auxiliary lighting to your grille guard, grab a center grille guards or full front end grille guard that's pre-drilled for lights.
  • When adding a winch to your grille guard is most important, grab a winch-specific grille guard from our winch mounting section.

We hope you have found our Grille Guards Research Guide Center a good guide in helping you choose the best Grille Guards for your vehicle. It is AutoAnything's goal to provide the most information on the Internet and through our Auto Accessory Specialists on every product we sell. If you have any information that you think could help improve this section, please email us at researchcenter@autoanything.com.