Today we installed a Ranch Hand Grille Guard on the new 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 pick-up. Note that this truck did not have a front camera or front sensors, that is a different kit number. Also, the Diesel model is the same minus a few more steps that require cutting and different bolts.
This install should take you 1.5 hours or so with common hand tools. We do recommend having 2 people install it as it makes it easier and safer.
Socket sizes used on this install: 7mm, 15mm, 18mm, 19mm
Steps #1:
Loosen the frame bolt on both the driver & passenger side to make clearance for removing the tow hook bolts. Next, take off the pocket shroud by removing the two 7mm bolts and the retainer clip. Picture below
Step #2
After they are removed, take the bolts out of the tow hooks and remove the hooks as well (they will be reinstalled). (Remember the hooks are marked with XX on the bottom to show the direction to be pointed down)
Step #3
Grab your new RH brackets, and you'll see the 4 holes on one end that go onto the outside of the frame pocket. Grab the supplied bolt/plate assembly and mount it from the inside of the pocket outward, so the bolts face outwards where the new brackets will slide over (using the new hardware install, but don't tighten fully). Make sure the brackets are angled outward *shown below .*(should be around 37-38" from inside to inside of the brackets).. Now reinstall your factory tow hooks and using the factory hardware run the bolt through the pocket and new brackets) (Diesel models use supplied 1/2 x 4" bolts). Now you can tighten the bracket nuts/bolts first then the tow hooks hardware (19mm/15mm). Also, you can now tighten the frame bolt back on each side (18mm)
Step #4
Now either has a second person or a lifting device to pick up the guard to place on the brackets. (Remember the vehicle brackets will go on the inside of the grill guard brackets)
- Use the supplied carriage bolts (run bolts out to in), nuts, and washers, and tighten down the bumper on both sides. Make sure it's level and then torque them down.
* Make sure all hardware is torqued down and nothing is missing or loose.
** We kept the packing insulation around the guard so it wouldn't scratch or dent anything.
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