i remember when i got my F150, i thought a grill guard was just for looks. but man, these things are built tough. most guards are made from steel or aluminum. i went with steel – feels like a tank.
you ever see those aluminum ones? they’re lighter but can bend. i thought about that, then realized i’d rather have something that doesn’t flex like my old gym buddy. do you have one? what did you pick?
I ve had my F150 for a few years now and the grill guard has held up pretty well I’m in Michigan so the winters are brutal.
I think they’re mostly made from steel or aluminum. Steel’s heavy but so tough while aluminum is lighter but still durable.
Honestly I’ve seen some guards looking like new after rough trails.
i’ve seen f150 grill guards made of steel aluminum and even plastic it’s crazy how different they can be in durability i have steel on mine and love it
my buddy got an aluminum one and it looks great but not sure it holds up like mine does driving through the rough terrain here in Colorado
I’ve seen a lot of grille guards around here in Texas and the metal ones hold up really well.
Plastics can crack in the heat though.
I’ve seen some guard made from heavy duty steel in Montana and they hold up like a rock. My friend wrecked his but the guard was fine.
Ive seen folks in Texas swear by steel grill guards for their F150s they hold up great on rocky roads and wild animal encounters
Aluminum ones are lighter but I worry about their durability in rough terrains.
I’ve seen F150 grill guards made from steel and aluminum mostly I live in Michigan where rust can be a real pain. Steel seems tougher but eventually it rusts if not coated right. Aluminum is lighter but I’ve heard it can bend easier in a collision.
Overall durability depends on how you use your truck too. Out in the wild or just city driving makes a difference.
I ve seen some heavy duty steel grill guards on F150s around here in Montana and they really hold up well against everything
but I dunno if they add a lot of weight.
I’ve seen some crazy durable grill guards for F150s around here in Texas made from heavy steel Definitely takes a beating on rough roads
I ve got one made from aluminum and it’s surprisingly tough too still looks great after a year of use in the winter snow here in Canada
I ve seen some heavy duty steel grill guards for the F150 in the snowstorms here in Ontario they last ages but man they can be pretty heavy and kinda pricey too.
I’ve heard aluminum ones are lighter but not always as tough just depends on what you need I guess.