Radiator proatectiin

[derbuechsenmacher]

Well, it was bound to happen. I just stuck a 3 inch tree branch through my radiator. Got me thinking about something better than the cosmetic plastic behind the grill sheet metal. I know I can buy a new grill with much better protection, but someone has to make a plate or something to go behind (or in fro t) of the sheet metal). Any thoughts

 

[Roxasuras]

I know a bunch of people have installed aftermarket grilles (Jeep/Willy's style)that are aluminium or metal. Any pictures of the damage?

 

[derbuechsenmacher]

No pics. It went between the metal on the grill and through the radiator. Kind of sux, waiting for the part to come in

 

[meyerld]

I installed a strong metal grid behind the grill which not only protects the radiator but enhances the appearance. See pics. The first pic has the grid clamped in place before fastening it. Second pic shows it with the grill on over top of the mesh.

 

[derbuechsenmacher]

That looks like what I’m looking for. Where did you get it

 

[meyerld]

Amazon. Amazon.com: M-D Building Products 57398 2-Feet by 4-Feet EM-2 Expanded Aluminum, Black: Home Improvement

 

[derbuechsenmacher]

Thanks. This should help some. I think I also need to get a bumper with a “bull bar”

 

[DesertRox]

I installed a strong metal grid behind the grill which not only protects the radiator but enhances the appearance. See pics. The first pic has the grid clamped in place before fastening it. Second pic shows it with the grill on over top of the mesh.

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How did you attach it to the back of the grill?

 

[meyerld]

How did you attach it to the back of the grill?

Just a few nuts and bolts on the two sides. Use bolts with flatter heads so they don"t contact the inside of the grill when it is attached. This is a very simple mod and it improves the appearance also. I use mine in the bush for work a lot and have had branches jam into the grill since installing this and the mesh is very strong - easily withstands the force. Also, the order from Amazon is enough to make several so worst case is just cut another if it gets damaged.

 

[plumbstraight]

I ordered a screen to cover the grill. It was ordered as a cj grill cover but I turned it upsidedown and it looks ok.

 

[Roxasuras]

Picture?

 

[plumbstraight]

Cant seem to bri g up a pic

 

[Vinny]

This is what I used.

M-D Building Products 24 in. x 48 in. Expandable Aluminum Sheet in Black 57398 - The Home Depot

MD Building Products provides a full assortment of aluminum shapes and sheets for any project you may encounter. Easy to cut, form and fabricate. Aluminum material will not rust or corrode. Perforated,

www.homedepot.com

 

[BDRAG]

Well, it was bound to happen. I just stuck a 3 inch tree branch through my radiator. Got me thinking about something better than the cosmetic plastic behind the grill sheet metal. I know I can buy a new grill with much better protection, but someone has to make a plate or something to go behind (or in fro t) of the sheet metal). Any thoughts

I did this. Ordered on line. Did a thread here someplace. I used the plastic hole plug things from the door hinge hole plugs to attach it.

BDRAG

 

[plumbstraight]

I picked a cj grill cover to hide the roxor grill. Keeps the brush out too.

 

[plumbstraight]

Here is the use of the cj rollbar. I took all the cage, windshield and roxor top off. Like this so much better.