Measurements for Grill Guard

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stal023

Discussion Starter · 17 d ago

I've read that 99-06 chevy 1550/2500 grill guards fit our astros. I am seeing measurements all over for these so I want to make sure I am measuring correct before I pull the trigger on buying. I also see 02-06 Avalanche can work. Here is what I am seeing out there for measurements.

Grill Guards for:
99-02 Silverado, (says it uses long brackets) 42x34.5x8.5
99-06 Silverado 1500LD, 39.37x14.57x14
02-06 Avalanche 46x33x12

Please help! What exactly do I need to measure on my van to get the best fit? I have an '04 Astro.

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AstroOafAdventurer

· #2 · 17 d ago

If it's a full width grill guard you need to measure the overall width.
If not, just measure the grill section in between the headlights.
Take a measuring tape and hold it at the length of the respective guards you listed, center the dimension and see where the ends are on your grill and decide which you like best.

stal023

Discussion Starter · #3 · 17 d ago

AstroOafAdventurer said:
If it's a full width grill guard you need to measure the overall width.
If not, just measure the grill section in between the headlights.
Take a measuring tape and hold it at the length of the respective guards you listed, center the dimension and see where the ends are on your grill and decide which you like best.

I don't have the guards. I want to buy the correct size (fully covering the lights). Various areas that can be measured. That is why I am asking because I don't want to order something online and then have to pay for shipping it back if it doesn't fit.

markmitch

· #4 · 17 d ago

measure from outside the headlight to the same on the opposite headlight then from bumper to edge of hood.

AstroOafAdventurer

· #5 · 17 d ago

Yeah, I get you don't have the guards, but you have the measurements for them.
So going off the first one at 42", roll out your tape measure to 42" then hold the 21" mark in the center of the grill and observe where it comes out to.
Although, I'm guessing they have a radius to them, that may not match the Astro.
They may also wrap around the sides of the headlights, if that's the case, you'll have to do some figuring.

stal023

Discussion Starter · #6 · 15 d ago

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Here are the various measurements I took. These don't even come close to what the Chevy 1500 grill guards are showing online. Please help, need to order this tomorrow.

Automotive parking light Car Vehicle registration plate Vehicle Grille

This is measuring the bumper

Automotive parking light Car Grille Motor vehicle Automotive lighting

This is just taking a tape measure straight across to get outside dimensions

Automotive parking light Car Grille Motor vehicle Automotive tail & brake light

Getting the height from the bottom of the hood to the bottom of the bumper

Automotive parking light Vehicle Car Grille Automotive tire

This is starting with the tape measure at the edge of the grill and following it over to the other outside edge of the grill.

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AstroOafAdventurer

· #7 · 15 d ago

Links to the grill guards you're looking at may help...
At least I'd get a better idea of what your looking at trying to fit on there.
Can't picture it with the dimensions you gave in the first post and measurements from your van lol

stal023

Discussion Starter · #8 · 15 d ago

I just looked back at what I was viewing and it is actually the "package dimensions" and none give the actual dimensions. For example;

www.amazon.com

Amazon.com: HECASA Brush Guard Compatible with 1999-2006 Chevy Silverado 1500 LD Tahoe 1500 Suburban 1500 Yukon/Yukon XL 1500 Grille Guard Steel Black : Automotive

Buy HECASA Brush Guard Compatible with 1999-2006 Chevy Silverado 1500 LD Tahoe 1500 Suburban 1500 Yukon/Yukon XL 1500 Grille Guard Steel Black: Grille & Brush Guards - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

stal023

Discussion Starter · #9 · 15 d ago

Here are a few more;

www.amazon.com

Amazon.com: HECASA Steel Grille Brush Guards Compatible with 1988-1998 Chevy C/K Series 1500 1988-2000 C/K Series 2500/3500 1992-1994 Blazer/Jimmy 1992-1999 Suburban 1995-1999 Tahoe/Yukon Powder Coated : Automotive

Buy HECASA Steel Grille Brush Guards Compatible with 1988-1998 Chevy C/K Series 1500 1988-2000 C/K Series 2500/3500 1992-1994 Blazer/Jimmy 1992-1999 Suburban 1995-1999 Tahoe/Yukon Powder Coated: Grille & Brush Guards - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

www.amazon.com

Amazon.com: HECASA Brush Guard Compatible with 2002-2006 Chevy Avalanche 1500 2500 (with Cladding) Front Bumper Grille Guard Black Steel : Automotive

Buy HECASA Brush Guard Compatible with 2002-2006 Chevy Avalanche 1500 2500 (with Cladding) Front Bumper Grille Guard Black Steel: Grille & Brush Guards - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

AstroOafAdventurer

· #10 · 14 d ago (Edited)

Yeah, I don't see it not fitting as these trucks are wider than our vans, but how good it will look I have no idea.
Could try shooting JOR an email, they may have some suggestions.

Off the top of my head, I think the only grill guard I've seen on a van here was on an aftermarket/off-road bumper and may have been custom made.

stal023

Discussion Starter · #11 · 14 d ago

One person on here did a write up and theirs was off an avalanche. Anyone else.outbthere that has done this?

stal023

Discussion Starter · #12 · 14 d ago

Two more links;

www.amazon.com

Amazon.com: DNA Motoring GRILL-G-007-BK Mild Steel Front Bumper Grille Brush Grush Frame Compatible with 99-02 Silverado 1500 2500, 00-06 Tahoe/Suburban : Automotive

Buy DNA Motoring GRILL-G-007-BK Mild Steel Front Bumper Grille Brush Grush Frame Compatible with 99-02 Silverado 1500 2500, 00-06 Tahoe/Suburban: Grille & Brush Guards - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

www.amazon.com

Amazon.com: DNA Motoring GRILL-G-005-BK Front Bumper Brush Grille Guard Compatible with 02-06 Avalanche 1500 : Automotive

Buy DNA Motoring GRILL-G-005-BK Front Bumper Brush Grille Guard Compatible with 02-06 Avalanche 1500: Grille & Brush Guards - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

Of all the links I have posted, what would y'all go for?

Rod's Trucks

· #13 · 14 d ago

www.astrosafari.com

push bars/brush guard installed (pics)

saludos a todos (cheers all!) i know i dont post regularly, more a lurker than contributor... im the type that likes to map out a project in my head, accumulate the parts, then do it all at once as opposed to sticking mods on bit by bit... but while visiting my local body guy for an estimate...

www.astrosafari.com

www.astrosafari.com

Here is one example of an install, using supposedly a '90's? 2500 assembly.
No specific bracket information, but an example of how it looks.
This was not a bolt-on, but apparently it was no a very difficult mod to make it fit...a killer deal for $200 used and installed !

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Rod J
Issaquah, WA

stal023

Discussion Starter · #14 · 14 d ago

Two more links;
https://www.amazon.com/DNA-MOTORING-GRILL-G-007-SS-Bumper-Grille/dp/B07SGH4JQ7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=F44XE8BYGJIE&keywords=dna+motoring+99-02+silverado+grill+guard&qid=1684757739&sprefix=dna+motoring+99-02+silverado+grill+guar,aps,236&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do:amzn1.fos.5137e923-c7be-4142-979c-7c68b6c26f63&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/DNA-MOTORING-GRILL-G-005-BK-Bumper-Grille/dp/B01N0YL0U2/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2P8F0SZV2AG5L&keywords=dna+motoring+avalanche+02-06+grill+guard&qid=1684757803&sprefix=dna+motoringavalanche+02-06+grill+guard,aps,160&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do:amzn1.fos.5137e923-c7be-4142-979c-7c68b6c26f63&th=1

Rod's Trucks said:
push bars/brush guard installed (pics)

saludos a todos (cheers all!) i know i dont post regularly, more a lurker than contributor... im the type that likes to map out a project in my head, accumulate the parts, then do it all at once as opposed to sticking mods on bit by bit... but while visiting my local body guy for an estimate...

www.astrosafari.com

Here is one example of an install, using supposedly a '90's? 2500 assembly.
No specific bracket information, but an example of how it looks.
This was not a bolt-on, but apparently it was no a very difficult mod to make it fit...a killer deal for $200 used and installed !.

Rod J
Issaquah, WA

Thanks. Yes pretty easy to see what it'll look like but I'm not finding anything specific for anyone that has done this build aside from the 04 avalanche.

97cargocrawler

· #15 · 12 d ago (Edited)

The newer trucks have swept upwards headlamps, so the guard also sweeps upward..WHICH YOU DO NOT WANT. Buy one for an older model truck, like 99 or older and it will have a straight rectangular profile that will frame the headlamps properly. The width for any truck in the 90's will be fine. And realize NONE will bolt right up. You need to fab brackets.

Look at photos of 1990's GMC and Chevy trucks. Same style front ends as our vans.

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sixsix

· #16 · 12 d ago

Good to see the Van moved around a bit.
How ya' doing, Cargo ? We're all fine here in Ky.

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