How do you attach a grille guard to a bumper?
If your brackets will be passing through the bumper, slide them through the openings before attaching them to the frame. The instructions that come with your grille guard will be specific to your make and model, so use them as a reference point.
What is the purpose of a bumper grille?
A bumper grille is a plastic or metal grate installed as an attachment or built into the bumper cover of a vehicle. It is commonly fitted under the grille assembly. Bumper grilles improve the look of the front of your car, allow air intake underneath the vehicle, and protect your undercarriage from road debris.
Where does the grille go on a car?
A bumper grille is a plastic or metal grate installed on the bumper of a vehicle. This part is typically fitted under the grille assembly and may come as an attachment or a built-in feature of the bumper cover. Some bumpers feature a single-center grille while others come in sets that include additional grilles under each headlight.
What happens if you don’t have a bumper grille?
The smallest changes like switching from matte to a gloss finish can make a huge impact on the front fascia of your car. The wide availability of OEM replacement parts makes it convenient to customize to your liking. Driving without bumper grilles put the undercarriage of your car at risk for damage from the elements.
If your brackets will be passing through the bumper, slide them through the openings before attaching them to the frame. The instructions that come with your grille guard will be specific to your make and model, so use them as a reference point.
What’s the best way to install a grille bar?
Optional tools depending on vehicle and accessory: power drill, drill bits designed for metal, grinder with a cutting wheel or a compact portable saw, die grinder Grille guards, bull bars, push bars, and bumper guards all offer good looks and serious protection for the front of your vehicle against hard knocks found on roads and trails everywhere.
What’s the best way to drill a hole in a car bumper?
Use a power drill and a 1⁄8 inch (0.32 cm) bit to drill shallow pilot holes into the bumper. Drill your pilot holes only about 1⁄8 inch (0.32 cm) deep into the bumper. If your bumper is chrome, you’ll need to start your holes with a center punch before you can start drilling.
Do you need to cut a hole in the bumper for a bull bar?
Note that on this particular vehicle, the lower brackets do not protrude through any bumper openings. If your brackets are designed to pass through holes on your bumper cover that don’t exist, you’ll need to cut some small ones with a compact portable saw or die grinder.