Best Ford Bronco Brush Guards and Grille Guards

Grille Guard and Brush Guard Benefits

Also called brush guards, grille guards are just one of several front-end guard styles. Other popular options include bull bars, bumper guards, and aftermarket bumpers with integrated guards, like bullnose and prerunner bumpers. Of these options, grille guards offer arguably the most comprehensive front-end protection, second only to grille guard bumpers. 

Grille guards significantly bolster your Bronco’s impact protection, reinforcing the factory front bumper, guarding the headlights and grille, and protecting any critical systems and components within the front end, like the radiator, AC condenser, and other fluid coolers. 

Aside from offering protection, grille guards also improve aesthetics! Their rugged designs, typically constructed from powder-coated tubular and plate steel, give your Bronco the aggressive, off-road-inspired look it deserves. Plus, most grille guards include auxiliary light mounting tabs and other accessories, simultaneously improving functionality!  

With our key benefits covered, let’s move to our expert’s top picks!

Top Bronco Grille Guard and Brush Guards

We offer several grille guards on RealTruck, ranging from simplistic tubular add-ons to robust, full-coverage options! In this section, we’re covering our expert’s top product recommendations, offering the best build quality, fit, finish, and overall functionality.

Aries Forefront Grille Guard

The Aries Forefront Grille Guard is a stylish and functional addition to any sixth-generation Ford Bronco, engineered specifically for the platform to ensure an unmatched fit and finish. Aries manufactures each Forefront Grille Guard from heavy-duty carbon steel and treats each with a durable two-stage finish, offering exceptional strength and durability. 

The Aries Forefront Grille Guard utilizes a four-point frame mount system for superior rigidity. Each mount features built-in tow hooks for easily accessible recovery points, allowing other wheelers to yank your Bronco out of sticky situations! Each grille guard includes integrated side brush guards and light mounts, ensuring your headlights are appropriately protected and that you’ll have room for auxiliary lighting! 

Aries backs the Forefront Grille Guard with a limited lifetime structural and 1-year finish warranty. 

Features: 

• Durable carbon steel construction

• Corrosion-resistant E-coat topped with semi-gloss black powder coat finish

• Four-point frame mount system ensures stability

• One-piece welded centerpiece for added strength

• Tow hooks and light mounts are built-in for added functionality

• Side brush guards safeguard the headlights

• Limited lifetime structural | 1-year finish warranty

Steelcraft Bronco Black Grille Guard

Steelcraft is a well-known name in the automotive aftermarket, specializing in high-quality, heavy-duty bumpers and grille guards for numerous makes and models. The Steelcraft Bronco Grille Guard is no exception, featuring a robust 1.5-in. diameter tubular steel construction for superior strength. All grille guards are coated in a heavy-duty matte black powder coat, guarding the underlying steel against corrosion. 

The Steelcraft Bronco Black Grille Guard features a convenient modular design, allowing easy installation and quick and affordable shipping rates! This design also promotes personalization with its removable headlight guards. If visibility is a concern, Steelcraft has you covered! This product accommodates a 20-in. LED light bar and two 3-in. LED cube lights.

The Steelcraft Bronco Black Grille Guard comes backed by a 3-year warranty. 

Features: 

• Easy-to-assemble modular design

• Robust 1.5-in. tubular steel construction

• Textured matte black powder coat finish

• Accommodates a 20-in. LED light bar and two 3-in. LED cube lights (sold separately)

• Removable headlight guards

• Vehicle-specific mounting kit included

• Easy no-drill, bolt-on installation

• Includes protective rubber bumper strips

• 3-year warranty

Vanguard Off-Road Brush Guard

The Vanguard Off-Road Brush Guard is a sleek, tubular grille guard engineered exclusively for the sixth-generation Ford Bronco. This product features a rugged one-piece design consisting of a robust tubular steel hoop welded to plate steel uprights. The bumper’s textured black powder coat finish blends seamlessly with your Bronco’s factory bumper while guarding the raw steel against rust and corrosion. 

This product features a sleek, flush LED mount that perfectly accepts the included 20-in. single-row LED light bar. Pre-drilled auxiliary light mounting holes provide further customization, allowing you to install dual LED pods! 

Vanguard backs the Off-Road Brush Guard with a limited 1-year warranty.

Features: 

• Heavy-duty mild steel construction

• Textured black powder coat finish

• Includes single-row LED light bar for center mounting

• Features pre-drilled holes for auxiliary lights

• May interfere with front-facing factory sensors

• Simple, no-drill installation

• All hardware included

• 1-year warranty

Westin XTS Brush Guard

Westin’s XTS Brush Guard is the ultimate modular grille guard for the Ford Bronco. This ruggedly designed and durably built product features aggressive styling that complements any Bronco! 

Westin manufactures its XTS Brush Guard from premium alloy steel, including 10-ga. plate steel uprights and 2-in. tubular steel headlight protectors. The entire frame receives a durable textured black powder coat finish, guarding the underlying steel against rust and corrosion. 

The XTS Brush Guard’s simple 2-bolt mounts integrate perfectly with either Ford’s OE Heavy-Duty Modular Bumper or the Westin XTS Front Bumper. Westin includes everything necessary for a simple, bolt-on installation and backs each order with a 3-year warranty. 

Features: 

• Bolts directly to OE Heavy-Duty Modular Bumper or Westin XTS Front Bumper

• Full brush guard for Ford Bronco

• Durable 10-ga. steel uprights and 2-in. diameter tubular wings

• Textured black powder coat finish

• Optional accessory lighting mounting positions built-in

• Compatible with factory sensors and hardware

• No drilling required

• All hardware needed for installation included

• 3-year warranty

Black Horse Armour Tubular Heavy Duty Grille Guard

If you’re running Black Horse’s Armour Tubular Heavy Duty Front Bumper on your Bronco, consider ditching the included bull bar for the company’s Black Horse Armour Tubular Heavy Duty Grille Guard! This robust grille guard features a rugged tubular steel construction for exceptional impact protection, protecting your Bronco’s front end against mild impacts and abrasions. The product’s matte black powder coat finish keeps corrosion at bay while providing a sleek, stealthy appearance. 

Each Black Horse Armour Tubular Heavy Duty Grille Guard includes everything necessary for a simple bolt-on installation. Black Horse backs each order with a limited 1-year warranty. 

Features: 

• Replaces bull bar on Armour Tubular Heavy Duty Front Bumper

• Durable tubular steel construction

• Matte black powder-coat finish helps protect against corrosion

• May partially or fully block forward-facing camera (if equipped)

• Includes installation instructions and mounting kit

• Easy, bolt-on installation

• Limited 1-year warranty