Overview
The Ranch Hand Legend Series grille guard, part number GGT16MBL1, is a black powder-coated steel grille guard that bolts to the frame of the truck it is made for. It is a one-piece, fully welded guard with a wrap-around loop design and a punched grille insert shaped to match the vehicle’s grille.
Ranch Hand builds the Legend from 12 gauge tubing with 5/16 inch uprights and mounts it to the frame in four locations, which the company says gives it strength and removes vibration. The guard is made in the USA, and most applications let the owner keep the factory tow hooks.
The model and year this part number is made for need to be confirmed before ordering.
Key features
- One-piece, fully welded construction
- 12 gauge tubing with 5/16 inch uprights
- Frame mounted in four locations
- Wrap-around loop design
- Punched grille insert designed to match the make and model of the vehicle, with no expanded metal
- Black powder coat finish for corrosion resistance
- Most applications keep the factory tow hooks
- Optional black matte finish and rubber bumper pads on the uprights
- Made in the USA
Mounting and maintenance
A grille guard changes how the front of the truck meets trail obstacles, so the mounting points carry real load. Four-point frame mounting spreads that load, but the bolts still need checking after the first trips over rough ground. Look for loose hardware, cracked paint at the mounting tabs and any frame area that has begun to rust under a bracket.
Front-end accessories often sit near the radar, camera or sensors used by driver-assist features. A guard can change where those parts see the road, so review sensor placement before fitting and recheck the features afterward. Keep the grille area clear of mud and debris, and touch up powder coat chips early to slow corrosion on the steel.
- Check mounting bolts after the first few trips
- Touch up powder coat chips promptly
- Clean the grille area after mud runs
Specifications
| Brand | Ranch Hand |
|---|---|
| Part number | GGT16MBL1 |
| UPC | 848917005035 |
| 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
Each Legend guard is vehicle-specific, because the punched grille insert is matched to the make and model of the truck it is made for.
Confirm which truck this part number is made for before ordering, since the grille insert will not match a different grille. Confirm the year, model and trim against your truck first.
Installation notes
The Legend bolts to the vehicle frame in four locations and is not a weld-on part. Ranch Hand says most applications allow the factory tow hooks to stay in place.
What’s included
- Legend Series grille guard, one piece
Not included: Rubber bumper pads on the uprights and a black matte finish are optional extras.
