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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 02:55 PM
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I have a brush guard that mounts into the tow hooks and behind the front grill. I just received my 2 inch body lift and am going to put it in this week. I remember seeing a post about this but can't seem to find it. Does someone have any idea on what can be done to fab a mount so I can use the grille. Oh I have a 2005 gmc jimmy 2 door.
 
Old Mar 18, 2012 | 04:12 PM
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I have a body lift and brush guard no problems here.
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I know mine is a little different. Mine bolts to the frame. But my brush guard fits on the front without any issues with my 2 inch body lift on. The only thing you notice, and this happens to everyone that gets a body lift is there will be a space between the grille/lights and bumper. It might be a small space but it's still a space. As long as you have the bumper brackets, you should be fine.
 
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Yep it came with front and rear bumper brackets. Thanks for the replies, I was afraid I wouldn't be able to use the brush guard that I bought a month ago.
 
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worst case you could always get some steel from local hardware and fab up an extension if you had to.
i would think you will be fine though.
 
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I used the original mounts that came with my guard. I bought some 2" steel tubing and used them as spacers. Grabbed me some longer bolts, drilled a few holes, and BOOM! Perfectly placed grille guard.
 
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nice fab work ^^^
 
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nice fab work ^^^
Haha, not sure if sarcasm
 
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Mine bolts right to my frame. With my BL, my guard doesnt line up correctly, and as a result, sticks out. Its bent down about 3" though since someone hooked onto it and yanked a truck out

 
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Originally Posted by Red 96'
Haha, not sure if sarcasm
no not sarcasm...i always appreciate homemade fab jobs.
where there is a will there is a way...thats how i see it.

let me try again.

well done on the custom job...always nice to see ways of getting things done.

 

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