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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
GRILL GUARD
06-08 DODGE RAM 1500
PART#DZ 502244/DZ 502245
Complete Installation (pictured without spoiler)
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GRILLE GUARD
06-08 DODGE RAM 1500
PARTS LIST:
Qty Description Qty Description
1 Grille Guard 12 12mm x 24mm OD x 2.5mm Flat Washers
1 Driver/Left Frame Mounting Bracket 10 12-1.75mm Nylon Lock Nuts
1 Passenger/Right Frame Mounting Bracket 2 10-1.5mm x 35mm Hex Bolts
2 Mounting Brackets 4 10mm x 20mm OD x 2mm Flat Washers
2 Top Mounting Brackets 2 10mm Nylon Lock Nuts
1 Driver/Left Top Support Bracket 1 5mm Wrench
1 Passenger/Right Top Support Bracket 2 8mm x 25mm Button Head Allen Bolts
10 12-1.75mm x 35mm Hex Bolts 4 8mm x 16mm OD x 1.6mm Flat Washers
12 12mm x 32mm OD x 3mm Flat Washers 2 8mm Nylon Lock Nuts
Passenger side Top
Support Bracket
Driver side Top
Support Bracket
Grille Guard
Mounting
Bracket
Passenger side Top
Mounting Bracket
Driver side Top
Mounting Bracket
Grille Guard
Mounting
Bracket
Passenger side Frame
Mounting Bracket
Driver side Frame
Mounting Bracket
PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. CUTTING IS REQUIRED.
ASSISTANCE IS RECOMMENDED.
2. Begin the installation at the underside of the front bumper. Carefully release the bolts and/or
factory clips and remove the plastic spoiler. NOTE: It may be necessary to remove the bumper
mounted factory fog light or cover (if equipped) to access the spoiler hardware. Place the spoiler
on a clean, stable work surface.
3. Starting on the passenger side, remove the (2) factory hex nuts from the bumper bolts securing
the bumper bracket to the back of the bumper. Select the driver side Frame Mounting Bracket and
hold it up behind the bumper. Align the holes in the Frame Mounting Bracket with the (2) bumper
bolts. Attach the Bracket to the bumper bolts using the factory hex nuts, (Figure 1). Snug but do
not tighten the hardware at this time.
4. Cover the top of the bumper cover with a layer of masking tape to prevent damage to the cover
during bracket installation, (Figure 4). Remove the (2) factory hex bolts located on the bottom of
the crossmember, (Figure 2A& 2B). Select the passenger side Top Frame Mounting Bracket and
attach it to the crossmember using the factory hex bolts, (Figure 3). Push the Bracket back
against the crossmember and tighten the factory hardware on this bracket only at this time.
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GRILLE GUARD
06-08 DODGE RAM 1500
5. Secure the passenger side Top Bracket to the Top Mounting Bracket with the included (1) 10mm x
35mm Hex Bolt, (2) 10mm Flat Washers and (1) 10mm Nylon Lock Nut. Insert (1) 12mm x 35mm
Hex Bolt. (2) 12mm Flat Washers and (1) 12mm Nylon Lock Nut through the slotted hole on the
side of the Top Bracket, (Figure 4). Snug but do not tighten hardware at this time.
6. Repeat Steps 3-5 for the driver side Mounting Bracket installation.
7. Lay the Grille Guard face down on a clean surface on the ground in front of the vehicle. Bolt the
Mounting Brackets to each upright on the Grille Guard using the included (4) 12-1.75mm x 35mm
Hex Head Bolts, (8) 12mm x 24mm OD x 2.5mm Flat Washers, and (4)12mm Nylon Lock Nuts, (2
per side, see Figure 5). Tighten this hardware only at this time.
8. Raise the Mounting Brackets on the Grille Guard up to the outside of the Frame Mounting
Brackets. Insert (1) 12-1.75mm x 35mm Hex Head Bolt, (2) 12mm 32mm OD x 3mm Flat Washers
and (1)12mm Nylon Lock Nut into each of the rear-most mounting holes to act as a hinge. With
assistance, rotate the Grille Guard up to line up with the Top Brackets and insert (4) 12-1.75mm x
35mm Hex Head Bolts, (8) 12mm x 32mm OD x 3mm Flat Washers and (4)12mm Nylon Lock
Nuts into the remaining holes in the Mounting Brackets, (Figure 6). Use (2) 8mm x 20mm Button
Head Allen Bolts, (4) 8mm x 22mm OD x 1.5mm Flat Washers and (2) 8mm Nylon Lock Nuts to
fasten the Top Bracket to the Grille Guard, (Figure 7). IMPORTANT: Slowly close the hood to
check for clearance and fit of the Grille Guard and brackets. Adjust the Brackets as necessary
then snug but do not tighten all of the hardware. Due to factory build variances in vehicles, it may
be necessary to adjust the height of the front bumper to provide additional clearance for the Grille
Guard Top Brackets. Loosen the bumper mounting hardware and adjust as necessary.
9. Stand back from the vehicle and check the Grille Guard alignment, for level and if it is centered
and on the vehicle. Adjust as necessary. IMPORTANT: Once properly aligned, tighten only the
hardware securing the Frame Mounting Brackets to the truck. Do not tighten the hardware on the
Grille Guard. Leave the Frame Mounting Brackets and Top Brackets on the vehicle and remove
the Grille Guard
10. Next, hold the spoiler up to the bumper cover and align it with the mounting points. Mark the
location of the Mounting Brackets onto the spoiler, (Figure 8). Cut an approximately 1/2" wide slot
in the lower portion of the spoiler to clear the Mounting Brackets. NOTE: The size of the slot is an
estimate only and may vary due to different factory designs for the spoiler and front bumper
covers. IMPORTANT: To maintain the integrity of the spoiler, do not cut the slot any larger than
necessary. Do not cut through the mounting surface. It is recommended to make several small
cuts and check the fit often for a clean installation.
11. Once the final cuts have been made, re-install the spoiler using the factory hardware. It may be
necessary to remove the Frame Mounting Brackets for more clearance to reinstall the spoiler.
12. Re-install, level and adjust the Grille Guard as described in Step # 8-9. Tighten all hardware.
13. Do periodic inspections of the installation to make sure that all hardware is secure and tight.
To protect your investment, wax this product after installing. Regular waxing is recommended to
add a protective layer over the finish. Do not use any type of polish or wax that may contain abrasives
that could damage the finish.
For stainless steel: Aluminum polish may be used to polish small scratches and scuffs on the finish.
Mild soap may be used also to clean the Grille Guard.
For gloss black finishes: Mild soap may be used to clean the Grille Guard
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Fig 1
Passenger side Top Bracket
Fig 2B
12-1.75mm x 35mm Hex Bolts
12mm x 24mm OD x 2.5mm
Flat Washers
12mm Nylon Lock Nuts
Fig 4
mounting location pictured
Passenger Side Installation Pictured
Remove the (2) factory hex nuts from
behind the bumper. Install the driver
side Frame Mounting Bracket and
secure with the factory hex nuts
Front
Fig 2A
Use the 8mm factory hex bolt
to attach the Top Mounting
Bracket to the crossmember
Fig 3
(1) 10mm x 35mm Hex Bolt
(2) 10mm Flat Washers
(1) 10mm Nylon Lock Nut
Masking tape used to protect
bumper cover during installation
GRILLE GUARD
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Driver side Top Bracket
mounting location pictured
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(2)
Passenger Side Installation Pictured
Bolt the Grille Guard Mounting
Brackets to the inside of the
Grille Guard with:
(2) 12-1.75mm x 35mm Hex
Bolts
(4) 12mm x 24mm OD x 2.5mm
Flat Washers
12mm Nylon Lock Nuts
Front
Grille Guard
Mounting Bracket
Fig 5
Use the factory hardware
to attach the Frame
Mounting Brackets
Fig 6 Fig 7
Start Grille Guard installation by inserting (1 per
side) Hex Bolt with hardware in the rear-most
mounting holes first to act as a hinge.
Tilt the Grille Guard up into position and install
remaining hardware
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06-08 DODGE RAM 1500
Crossmember
Passenger/right Frame
Mounting Bracket
12mm x 35mm Hex Bolts
12mm x 32mm OD x 3mm
Flat Washers
12mm Nylon Lock Nuts
12mm x 35mm Hex Bolts
12mm x 24mm OD x 2.5mm
Flat Washers
12mm Nylon Lock Nuts
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(1) 8mm x 25mm Button
Head Allen Bolt
(2) 8mm Flat Washers
(1) 8mm Nylon Lock Nut
GRILLE GUARD
06-08 DODGE RAM 1500
Passenger Side Installation Pictured
Fig 8
Warning: Do not cut through the
mounting area (top) of the spoiler
Trim bottom of
spoiler only
Fig 9
Hold the spoiler up to the brackets
and mark location for trimming to
clear brackets. Cut only the material
required to clear the brackets. To
maintain strength, it is not necessary
or recommended to cut through the
mounting edge (top) of the spoiler
Complete Installation (pictured without spoiler)
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