Best RAM HD Brush Guards and Grille Guards

Grille Guard and Brush Guard Benefits

So, why outfit your heavy-duty RAM truck with third-party protection? 

Grille guards and brush guards offer three main benefits to pickup trucks—enhanced front impact protection, improved aesthetics, and increased front accessory mounting provisions. 

Beginning with impact protection, grille guards offer the most comprehensive coverage of all front-end guard styles, including bull bars and bumper guards. With durable alloy constructions that mount directly to the frame, wrap-around headlight guards, and integrated grilles, brush guards safeguard your RAM's headlights, bumper, fog lights, and mechanical components against unnecessary damage. 

Moving on to aesthetics, brush guards provide your RAM with rugged styling, fit for the job site or ranch. These guards are commonly equipped on work trucks and fleet vehicles, and installing one on your ride suggests it works hard every day of the week. Whether you need the protection for a career or simply like the blue-collar aesthetic, installing a brush guard will do the trick. 

Lastly, brush guards and grille guards often feature accessory mounting provisions that make installing off-road lights, winches, and recovery equipment a breeze. 

So, ultimately, it's not a question of whether you should install a grille guard on your RAM, but why haven't you already?

Top RAM HD Grille Guards and Brush Guards

With grille guard benefits covered, let's get into our experts' top selections. Each product is ideal for an HD RAM, featuring heavy-duty constructions, rugged designs, and straightforward installations.

Black Horse Rugged Grille Guard

A rugged RAM truck deserves an equally rugged grille guard—fortunately, Black Horse has you covered with its affectionately named "Rugged" Grille Guard. This premium all-steel grille guard is built to last, featuring laser-cut plate-steel uprights paired with a durable tubular frame. A punch plate grille insert prevents radiator and intercooler punctures, while removable headlight cages allow you to choose between sleek looks and superior protection. 

The Black Horse Rugged Grille Guard comes finished in a sleek black powder coat, offering unmatched corrosion resistance and styling. Black Horse backs each order with a limited 3-year warranty against manufacturing and material defects. 

Features: 

• High-strength steel construction

• Semi-gloss black powder coat finish

• Vehicle-specific hardware and mount kit included

• Simple no-drill installation (most applications)

• Removable headlight cages

• Punch plate grille

• Several lighting options are available

• Limited 3-year warranty

Ranch Hand Legend Series Grille Guard

Get legendary protection with the Ranch Hand Legend Series Grille Guard. This product offers iconic Ranch Hand build quality and styling, perfectly complementing a heavy-duty RAM truck. Durability wise, the Legend Series Grille Guard is tough to beat. Its fully-welded 12-ga. steel construction and frame-mounted design make for a solid grille guard, while a corrosion-resistant black powder coat finish prevents unsightly rust and corrosion. 

Ranch Hand Legend Series Grille Guards are proudly made in the USA. Each order comes backed by a 1-year warranty. 

Features: 

• Heavy-duty, ranch-style grille guard

• Secure, frame-mounted design

• Durable 12-gauge steel construction

• Fully-welded

• Corrosion-resistant black powder coat finish

• Made in the USA

• Simple bolt-on installation

• 1-year warranty

Go Industries Rancher Grille Guard

Outfit your RAM for a life on the ranch with the Go Industries Rancher Grille Guard. This traditional, ranch-inspired grille guard is the perfect complement to your heavy-duty RAM ranch truck, featuring durable all-steel construction ideal for clearing brush, shifting hay bales, and more. With a black powder coat finish, Go Industries ensures you'll get years of reliable, corrosion-free service from your Rancher Grille Guard. 

Installing the Rancher Grille Guard is quick and easy with the included vehicle-specific mounting kit. No drilling or other modifications are required. 

To top things off, Go Industries proudly manufactures Rancher Grille Guards in the USA and backs each order with a limited 1-year warranty. 

Features: 

• 1.9-in. tubular steel construction

• ¼-in. laser-cut plate steel uprights

• Black powder coat finish

• Vehicle-specific mounting kit included

• Simple no-drill installation

• Integrated step plate for adequate engine bay access

• Made in the USA

• 3-year structural | 1-year finish warranty

Tough Country Grille Guard

Check out the Tough Country Grille Guard—a premium, all-steel grille guard engineered for use on the hardest-working trucks. This grille guard, featuring heavy-duty, frame-mounted plate steel uprights and a robust tubular frame, can handle anything you throw its way. Several tubular cross bars and expanded metal mesh cover your RAM's grille, preventing sticks, rocks, brush, and other debris from puncturing the grille and piercing the radiator or intercooler. 

The Tough Country Grille Guard mounts directly to your RAM's frame for superior strength. The included vehicle-specific mounting kit makes installation a breeze, requiring no cutting, drilling, or modifications. 

Tough Country backs each Grille Guard with a limited 12-month warranty. 

Features: 

• Heavy-duty tubular steel construction

• 1-¼-in. steel pipe headlight guards

• Industrial-grade gloss black powder coat finish

• Includes all mounting brackets and hardware

• Simple no-drill installation

• Frame-mounted for maximum impact protection

• Expanded metal grille prevents punctures

• 12-month limited warranty

Black Horse Classic Stainless Grille Guard

Consider the Black Horse Classic Stainless Grille Guard if you like traditional styling. This grille guard features timeless styling, including laser-cut stainless steel uprights and a tubular stainless steel frame. All components are polished to a mirror-like finish, tying into chrome bumpers, wheels, and polished accents. Black Horse includes removable headlight guards on most applications, allowing further personalization. 

Black Horse provides pre-drilled mounting tabs for auxiliary lighting. Optionally, you can choose a pair of included 5—or 7-in. LED lights with your choice of red or black housings. 

Black Horse backs the Classic Stainless Grille Guard with a limited lifetime warranty. 

Features: 

• 16-ga. stainless steel construction

• Lustrous polished finish

• Vehicle-specific mounting kit, hardware, and instructions included

• Simple bolt-on installation for most applications

• Removable wings/brush guards on most applications

• Mounting tabs with pre-drilled holes for auxiliary lighting

• Optional pair of 5 or 7-in. auxiliary LED lights available with red or black housing

• Limited lifetime warranty