Off Road Bumper Guards Astro

[MtAstro]

Can someone tell me where to find a grill bumper guard for my 2002 Astro AWD? I have looked on the internet, but have not come across one. I want something like this.

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[markmitch]

you have to look at truck guards and measure them to find one that is close.

[MtAstro]

you have to look at truck guards and measure them to find one that is close.

OK, thanks so much. I was hoping to find one that would bolt on without modifying the bolt pattern.

[TurnNburn]

that picture is of cargocrawlers. PM him and he might tell you which one he used.

[MtAstro]

OK thanks.

[MI_Ghost]

It is from a 99-06 chevy silverado 2500.
He had to make custom mounts for it. Nothing to difficult

[97cargocrawler]

Where are you located?

[MtAstro]

I'm in Western Montana. I found this one on Amazon that I could make mounts to fit I think.
Also, I purchased a ladder to mount on the back and wasn't thinking about the 3 doors and how I am going too open the hatch with the ladder mounted. Maybe I can attach the ladder on the top of the L door, then make a special bracket to mount it at the lower part of the top L door, then have it rest on a rubber mount on the bottom of the LR door..... Any ideas?
PS - By the way CargoCrawler, your Van looks awesome.

[MI_Ghost]

You will find that the winch will not fit unless you extend the mounting brackets out.
The astro does not have the set back grille like the jeep.

[MtAstro]

OK,thanks for the tip.

[LaughingVan]

http://www.overlandvans.com/

[WimpTech]

Hey Montana, not sure the ladder will work like that since you need to pop the glass far enough to open the right ditch door,then the left, then open the glass all the way to get in.
If you can get enough clearance between the glass and ladder then it's possible, but sounds like a PITA. If you figure it out please post your solution!

[MtAstro]

The way I was talking about is actually hard mounting the ladder to the upper part and resting on rubber on the bottom. Then you could actually climb up, and still open the window fully and open the two doors.

[WimpTech]

OOOOooo I see, cool idea!

[MtAstro]

OOOOooo I see, cool idea!

Thanks, I wasn't even thinking about the problem of mounting when I ordered the ladder...... Duhhhh. I didn't want to send it back, and I really do want the ladder. I just hope it works out OK. I'll post the results after I install it. I really don't plan on using it a lot, just occasionally.

[astrotardis]

Looks like what he posted its just a grill guard and no bumper Correct?

[97cargocrawler]

^ Thats actually a winch/push bumper with grille guard extensions. It's not your typical flimsy damage multiplier.

I dunno how sturdy those upper hatches are, but you could shorten the ladder and just attach it to the hatch. A gas can installed on the lower dutch door would serve nicely as the first big step up. There are many varieties of steel cans these days in case you needed one a bit shorter than the standard 5gal. cans most Americans picture in their minds. You could also cut a drop section in the bumper to fit a standard can too.

[WimpTech]

You'll probably need some kind of support on the lower horizontal portion of the ladder to rest on the bumper since it will elongate when weight is introduced. Perhaps a rubber baby buggy bumper or the like.

[astrotardis]

^ Thats actually a winch/push bumper with grille guard extensions. It's not your typical flimsy damage multiplier.

I dunno how sturdy those upper hatches are, but you could shorten the ladder and just attach it to the hatch. A gas can installed on the lower dutch door would serve nicely as the first big step up. There are many varieties of steel cans these days in case you needed one a bit shorter than the standard 5gal. cans most Americans picture in their minds. You could also cut a drop section in the bumper to fit a standard can too.

I think its just the guard. Its only 90 bucks and says it bolts to most bumpers? That's why I'm confused is it a whole bumper or just that top bar? Pretty sure its just that top bar

[97cargocrawler]

^ Thats actually a winch/push bumper with grille guard extensions. It's not your typical flimsy damage multiplier.

I dunno how sturdy those upper hatches are, but you could shorten the ladder and just attach it to the hatch. A gas can installed on the lower dutch door would serve nicely as the first big step up. There are many varieties of steel cans these days in case you needed one a bit shorter than the standard 5gal. cans most Americans picture in their minds. You could also cut a drop section in the bumper to fit a standard can too.

I think its just the guard. Its only 90 bucks and says it bolts to most bumpers? That's why I'm confused is it a whole bumper or just that top bar? Pretty sure its just that top bar

Oh, you're refering to the Bestop thing. Yes, I believe you are correct. It's just the stinger portion.