Front grill guard options?

[jftexan]

Had a front bumper accident and it got me thinking if there’s a type of front grill or brush guard like a ranch hand that might work? Maybe a low profile version?

I know the trunk would interfere with the one I had on my suv but perhaps a low mount one?

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[RickLightning]

Had a front bumper accident and it got me thinking if there’s a type of front grill or brush guard like a ranch hand that might work? Maybe a low profile version?

I know the trunk would interfere with the one I had on my suv but perhaps a low mount one?

No, interferes with the sensors.

 

[Athrun88]

I looked into bull bars for the Lightning, specifically the ones from Setina, but they basically require you to disable your front sensors.

 

[dr1983]

I looked into bull bars for the Lightning, specifically the ones from Setina, but they basically require you to disable your front sensors.

Rough country tubular bumper with hoop and skid plate. ACC worked in the front grille and the skid plate sets under the shrould that lets in air

 

[THX1138]

Rough country tubular bumper with hoop and skid plate. ACC worked in the front grille and the skid plate sets under the shrould that lets in air

This looks nice. Did you install it by yourself or a shop? In interference with the drunk hood?

 

[dr1983]

This looks nice. Did you install it by yourself or a shop? In interference with the drunk hood?

Nope no interference with the frunk, and yes I installed it, everything bolts up just like a F150 and the skid plate bolts to the bumper but not to the frame, which i will have to come up with a bracket but for now it works well just being bolted to the bumper

 

[THX1138]

Nope no interference with the frunk, and yes I installed it, everything bolts up just like a F150 and the skid plate bolts to the bumper but not to the frame, which i will have to come up with a bracket but for now it works well just being bolted to the bumper

I hit a deer this morning, driving to work. I'm thinking this will be a better repair. Posted a pic in another thread.

 

[dr1983]

I hit a deer this morning, driving to work. I'm thinking this will be a better repair. Posted a pic in another thread.

yes definitely not a week after putting it on someones filing came off the truck hit the bumper a ricocheted off of it and not a dent or a bump, it has some beefy mounts to it. my other bumper was junk someone turned into it a damaged the bumper and the valance which i think was stupid and t doesn't set off any alarms, they make caps for them on etsy, look for valance delete caps.

 

[THX1138]

Rough country tubular bumper with hoop and skid plate. ACC worked in the front grille and the skid plate sets under the shrould that lets in air

One more question: where you get those front grill lightning stickers? Nice!

 

[dr1983]

One more question: where you get those front grill lightning stickers? Nice!

haha all good ask away and etsy look up ford lightning front grill sticker

 

[Mountain]

Yes definitely not a week after putting it on someones filing came off the truck hit the bumper a ricocheted off of it and not a dent or a bump, it has some beefy mounts to it. my other bumper was junk someone turned into it a damaged the bumper and the valance which i think was stupid and it doesn't set off any alarms, they make caps for them on etsy, look for valance delete caps.

Is there a Rough Country part number for this bumper?

When checking Rough Country bumpers like this for the F-150, it said it did not fit the Lightning.

Maybe you got it to fit, if one of those for other with engines?

 

[dr1983]

Yes definitely not a week after putting it on someones filing came off the truck hit the bumper a ricocheted off of it and not a dent or a bump, it has some beefy mounts to it. my other bumper was junk someone turned into it a damaged the bumper and the valance which i think was stupid and it doesn't set off any alarms, they make caps for them on etsy, look for valance delete caps.

Is there a Rough Country part number for this bumper?

When checking Rough Country bumpers like this for the F-150, it said it did not fit the Lightning.

Maybe you got it to fit, if one of those for other with engines?

yes, don’t put in the lightning because it does not come up as the lightning it’ll come up as the 2020 to 23 F150, if you have the self driving, you’ll have to mount it in the main screen on the front of the bumper. If you look at my previous pictures, you’ll see a little black box if you’re looking at the truck on the right side on the bumper send me a message if you have any questions. look at the picture I attached you’ll see the self driving box. They say it’s not compatible it is.

RC Tubular High Clearance Baja Front Bumper for 2021-2023 Ford F-150 - Recon Recovery × 1

 

[dr1983]

yes, don’t put in the lightning because it does not come up as the lightning it’ll come up as the 2020 to 23 F150, if you have the self driving, you’ll have to mount it in the main screen on the front of the bumper. If you look at my previous pictures, you’ll see a little black box if you’re looking at the truck on the right side on the bumper send me a message if you have any questions. look at the picture I attached you’ll see the self driving box. They say it’s not compatible it is.

RC Tubular High Clearance Baja Front Bumper for 2021-2023 Ford F-150 - Recon Recovery × 1

The only thing is on the bottom of that the valanc that is between the fender and the bumper it will have to be trimmed a little on the bottom, but it’s just where it attaches and it doesn’t affect the truck in any way

 

[Mountain]

The only thing is on the bottom of that the valanc that is between the fender and the bumper it will have to be trimmed a little on the bottom, but it’s just where it attaches and it doesn’t affect the truck in any way

Sounds good, thanks! My 2023 XLT is probably a lot like your 2022 XLT.

 

[Mountain]

Sounds good, thanks! My 2023 XLT is probably a lot like your 2022 XLT.

Thanks for the info!
I've been looking at lots of deer near the road, and went ahead and ordered that one from Recon Recovery using the Welcome5 discount code for 5% off. The order reply said it would be here next week. I can get it on soon after.

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