Brush Guard

Skillzusmc · Oct 7, 2020

Looking to keep my stock bumper and install a brush guard on 2020 Platinum. Any brush guards out that will work with front camera and adaptive cruise control?

joshthedoc · Oct 7, 2020

I've been looking as well. It seems as if the adaptive cruise is comprised despite using the adapter with a majority of the bumpers.

Pachmayr · Oct 7, 2020

The Ranch Hand “Legend” is something I’m considering (but I’m not getting the OEM winch)

the_doc · Oct 8, 2020

I'm going down this path as well there are number of options out there, but trying to sort out the details with what is compatible with what is the tricky parts.

Ranch Hand
Westin
Steelcraft
Luverne Prowler Max
Cattleman

All brands I've been looking into

the_doc · Oct 8, 2020

Ranch Hand Legend

Westin HDX

Westin Sportsman (Same mounts as HDX above, no center stuff)

Steelcraft 50-1380C HD

Luverne Prowler Max

Cattleman HD

the_doc · Oct 8, 2020

I think its between the Luverne and the Cattleman for Aesthetics. But honestly I'm a little disappointed in all the options I've found so far.

Pachmayr · Oct 9, 2020

personally, I prefer the Ranch Hand. Another brand that has a good look is one made by Go Industries (“Rancher”). I am unsure if the latter accommodates the camera/sensors.

DougUF · Oct 9, 2020

Pachmayr said:
personally, I prefer the Ranch Hand. Another brand that has a good look is one made by Go Industries (“Rancher”). I am unsure if the latter accommodates the camera/sensors.

are you doing just the brush guard or the bumper and brush guard? Are you installing a winch?

Pachmayr · Oct 9, 2020

DougUF said:
are you doing just the brush guard or the bumper and brush guard? Are you installing a winch?

i’m planning on grille guard only (no winch), OEM bumper.

I suppose the aftermarket mfg’s are waiting (like the rest of us) to see if there are any (minor) changes before stating their 2020 grille guards will fit 2021 models. I’ve seen some “spy photos” of ‘21 Super Duty and I can’t see any change. I’m betting the 2021 will be identical to 2020 as far as body/bumpers.

Skillzusmc · Oct 13, 2020

According to Westin. This model will work.

HDX Grille Guard | Westin Automotive Products, Inc.

www.westinautomotive.com

TexanTremor · Oct 14, 2020

Does anyone have a Ranch Hand Midnight installed? I'd like to see some pictures of one on a Tremor. It is a bumper replacement so doesn't keep the OEM bumper, but it is supposed to retain the sensors according to the website.

jbdsheepdog · Oct 14, 2020

TexanTremor said:
Does anyone have a Ranch Hand Midnight installed? I'd like to see some pictures of one on a Tremor. It is a bumper replacement so doesn't keep the OEM bumper, but it is supposed to retain the sensors according to the website.

I am considering getting this myself. Haven't fully decided yet.

Pachmayr · Oct 14, 2020

jbdsheepdog said:
I am considering getting this myself. Haven't fully decided yet.

I, too, am considering the Ranch Hand "Midnight". I have considered leaving it as-is (black), or possibly RhinoLining it. I am not a fan of painting a grille guard to match the body's paint; but to each, his own..
Decisions, decisions ?

jbdsheepdog · Oct 14, 2020

Pachmayr said:
I, too, am considering the Ranch Hand "Midnight". I have considered leaving it as-is (black), or possibly RhinoLining it. I am not a fan of painting a grille guard to match the body's paint; but to each, his own..
Decisions, decisions ?

I have a ranch hand replacement on my F150 that I had linexed and color coded. I think it looks much better than black, I think, depending on your trim level. I have a King Ranch on both F-150 and F-350 Tremor. It was color matched to my bottom trim and wheel well color.

Pachmayr · Oct 14, 2020

jbdsheepdog said:
I have a ranch hand replacement on my F150 that I had linexed and color coded. I think it looks much better than black, I think, depending on your trim level. I have a King Ranch on both F-150 and F-350 Tremor. It was color matched to my bottom trim and wheel well color.

I agree, yours' looks very good, and I should've been more clear/specific in my statements, above. I've ordered a (solid) Star White (AZ) F350 Tremor (Lariat ) w/black appearance pkg. I initially wanted two-tone, but the black appearance pkg. was a conflict. I might have my p/up painted (at the bottom, similar to yours') after I take delivery.
To clarify, I'm not a fan of white paint with a white grille guard.

jbdsheepdog · Oct 14, 2020

I was thinking something along those lines. The black would look really good on yours. I would suggest you get it linexed. The texture is a big selling point. It give the bumper a more aggressive look.

the_doc · Oct 14, 2020

The Ranch hand midnight looks sick but I PAID FOR those lariat LED fog lights man, I kinda want to keep them ?

jbdsheepdog · Oct 14, 2020

the_doc said:
The Ranch hand midnight looks sick but I PAID FOR those lariat LED fog lights man, I kinda want to keep them ?

They can be kept

the_doc · Oct 14, 2020

jbdsheepdog said:
They can be kept

How so?

jbdsheepdog · Oct 14, 2020

the_doc said:
How so?

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They are mounted behind the grates. I know there are brackets that will fit the other fog lights, but I'm sure there would be a way to mount them. I actually thought the LED fog lights would be brighter.