What Mounting Brackets Do I Need for My Unknown Grille Guard on My 2002 Ford F-150?
Updated 09/28/2021 | Published 09/26/2021
Question:
How can I tell what brush gaurd I have to order the right kit no name or model number on the one I have
asked by: William B
Expert Reply:
I have an answer for you. As far as identifying your grille guard with your provided photos, I don't think that you have a grille guard that we carry. The reason why is because the similar-looking Aries Grille Guard # AA3046F
and the Westin Sportsman # 40-0245 have three mounting holes in the bottom (yours only has two). Also, I noticed that there are three holes between the bottom bracket and the center bar. On the Aries and the Westin, those set of three holes are absent. I went ahead and attached photos that shows some of these differences.
What complicates the matter more is that since we cannot confirm for sure of the make/brand of your grille guard, I cannot recommend mounting hardware that will definitely fit. This is because grille guard manufacturers create specific mounting hardware for specific grille guard models and years/makes/models of trucks. If you purchased these grille guards from a secondhand source, it complicates the matter further because if the guard wasn't designed specifically for your 2002 Ford F-150 (4-wheel drive), it will not be a fit.
With that being said, for a grille guard and mounting brackets that definitely fit, I recommend the Westin Sportsman # 40-0245. The Sportsman is constructed with rust-resistant, black powder coated steel. It also comes with required mounting brackets that are designed specifically for your vehicle. As far as the installation, it involves a bolt-on installation without drilling.
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Westin Sportsman Grille Guard - 1 Piece - Black Powder Coated Steel
- Grille Guards
- Full Grille Guard
- Steel
- Not Winch Compatible
- 1-1/2 Inch Tubing
- Bolt-On
- Black
- Westin
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