Overview
The Legend Series grille guard, part GGD101BL1, is a heavy-duty steel guard in black powder coat with a wrap-around loop. It mounts to the vehicle frame and uses a punched plate insert shaped to match the grille.
The guard is welded as one piece from 12 gauge tubing with 5/16 inch uprights and held at four frame locations. The mounting provides strength and limits vibration. Most applications keep the factory tow hooks, and the guard is made in the USA.
The punched insert is cut to one grille, so the application needs confirming before this guard is chosen.
The Legend gives a customized look while protecting the front end. Its punched grille inserts are shaped to the make and model rather than using expanded metal.
Key features
- One-piece, fully welded
- 12 gauge tubing and 5/16 inch uprights
- Four frame mounting points
- Wrap-around loop design
- Vehicle-matched punched grille insert, no expanded metal
- Black powder coat finish
- Most applications keep the factory tow hooks
- Black matte finish and rubber bumper pads offered as options
- Made in the USA
Before you install
A front guard adds weight and rigidity at the nose of the truck, which changes how an impact loads the frame. Multi-point frame mounting helps spread that load, and it is one reason a guard like this stays solid on rough trails. Plan the install with the front end fully exposed so you can check every mounting point before tightening.
Good prep also covers the surrounding parts. Look at the bumper, air dam, tow hook area and any lights that mount to the guard. If you plan to add a light bar or winch later, confirm the frame and the guard can carry the extra weight. Re-check fasteners after the first drives, since vibration can loosen them over time.
- Verify frame condition at each mount point
- Plan clearance for lights and tow hooks
- Re-torque fasteners after the first drives
Specifications
| Brand | Ranch Hand |
|---|---|
| Part number | GGD101BL1 |
| UPC | 848917000245 |
| Product type | Grille guard |
| Series | Legend |
| Material | Steel, 12 gauge tubing |
| Upright thickness | 5/16 inch |
| Finish | Black powder coat |
| Construction | 1 piece, fully welded |
| Mounting | Frame mounted at 4 locations |
| Weld on | No |
| Grille insert | Punched plate matched to the vehicle’s grille |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fit type | Direct fit |
Vehicle fitment
The insert on the Legend is cut for one make and model, so the guard has to be matched to its truck.
Match the guard to your truck’s year, model and trim, then check the mounting points against your frame before installing.
Installation notes
Mounting uses four frame points, so no welding is needed. Factory tow hooks usually stay in place with this guard.
What’s included
- Legend Series grille guard, one piece
Not included: Optional rubber bumper pads and black matte finish.
