Ex-Guard

Ex-Guard grille guards: semi-truck protection for pickups and work vans

Ex-Guard is a Des Moines, Iowa manufacturer best known for the grille guards protecting semi-trucks across North America. The company now brings that same Class 8 engineering to pickups, heavy-duty trucks and cargo vans. Every Ex-Guard is built in the USA from high-tensile steel and finished in EVRCoat PVC, a thick coating that resists chips, rust and road abrasion. For contractors and fleets, a grille guard helps protect the bumper, grille, radiator and headlights from animal strikes, road debris and low-speed impacts that can take a work vehicle off the road. According to Ex-Guard, fleets running its guards have reduced front-end replacement part costs by 97% and towable accidents by 80%.

Ex-Guard Pickup & Heavy-Duty Truck Grille Guards

Ex-Guard truck grille guards come in three series. HX Series guards fit half-ton pickups, including the Ford F-150 (2021-newer), Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500 and RAM 1500. FX Series guards fit heavy-duty pickups: the Ford F-250 through F-600 Super Duty (2017-newer), Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500 HD (2020-newer), RAM 2500/3500 and RAM 4500/5500. XG Series guards fit the Chevrolet Silverado 4500/5500/6500 HD (2019-newer). HX and FX guards are built from 11-gauge high-tensile steel, and every truck guard is a full coverage design that ships as a kit with its vehicle-specific mounting bracket.

Ex-Guard Van Grille Guards

Ex-Guard van grille guards belong to the CV (Commercial Van) Series, built for the Ford Transit (2013-newer), Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2014-2018 and 2019-newer) and RAM ProMaster (2014-newer). Choose a full coverage guard for maximum front-end protection, or a lower coverage guard that protects the bumper and lower grille with a lower profile. Like Ex-Guard truck guards, every van guard kit includes its mounting bracket, so there is no separate bracket to order.

Ex-Guard Winch Boxes & Accessories

Add recovery capability with the Ex-Guard winch box, built for 9,500 lb and 12,000 lb winches, and the Ex-Guard winch box adapter kit for Sprinter and Transit van guards. Finish your guard with an Ex-Guard light tab set for auxiliary lighting and an Ex-Guard license plate bracket, each offered in black powder coat or brushed stainless steel.

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Ex-Guard FAQs

Who makes Ex-Guard grille guards?

Ex-Guard grille guards are made by Ex-Guard Industries in Des Moines, Iowa. The company is best known for semi-truck grille guards and now offers guards for pickups, heavy-duty trucks and cargo vans, all built in the USA.

Which vehicles do Ex-Guard grille guards fit?

We carry Ex-Guard grille guards for the Ford F-150, Ford Super Duty, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500 HD, Silverado 4500/5500/6500 HD, GMC Sierra 1500, RAM 1500, RAM 2500/3500 and RAM 4500/5500, plus van grille guards for the Ford Transit, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and RAM ProMaster. Check the model years on each product before ordering.

Do Ex-Guard grille guards include a mounting bracket?

Yes. Each Ex-Guard grille guard kit includes its vehicle-specific mounting bracket. Ex-Guard guards, brackets and hardware are designed to be used together, and using another brand's components with an Ex-Guard voids the Ex-Guard warranty.

How long does it take to install an Ex-Guard?

Ex-Guard grille guards bolt to factory mounting points and include step-by-step instructions. A typical install takes about an hour. Guard kits are heavy, often over 200 lb shipped, so plan on a second person or a lift to position the guard.

Does Ex-Guard offer a warranty?

Yes. Ex-Guard products carry a 1-year limited warranty from the date of purchase for the original owner, covering manufacturer defects in materials and workmanship. Keep your proof of purchase for warranty claims.