Cloud Rider Grill Cover Install

[arteegee]

Originally Posted by zero

It is the Black Powder Coat Spectare Mesh without engine block heater kit. They have kits that have an extra hole in the upper bumper guard piece for plugging in an engine block heater. I don't really need one of those living here in Florida.

Nor would I in GA. I just don't want to get one that requires drilling. Does it look like it will protect the condenser, etc?

[zero]

I know that there were some initial concerns about engine temp and restriction of airflow beacuse of grill covers like these. I know where my engine temp needle usually sits and it was unchanged today in normal everyday driving. I will kepp an eye on it especially if I have a heavy payload or actually tow something.

Supposedly the Spectare Mesh kit has the most 'metal reduction' of all the kits, if I recall info from the Cloud Rider site correctly.

[zero]

No drilling required with this kit.

[arteegee]

Temperature. That was my next question after condenser protection. I think Karen said the Breeze was also less restrictive along with the Spectare. According to their site, the Spectare requires drilling and the Breeze does not.

[Ridge Man]

I can speak from years of experience on cooler protection. Have had thier screen fronts on a Chevy 3/4 ton (does hard work towing Bobcats & attachments) and on a CR-V for years with no ill effects on temperature. The biggest problem will occur when you have no cooler protection as the fins get bent over or plugged with insects which restricts the air flow and that poor old radiator is behind the 3 others. So no matter the product protect the coolers. The ones that make and sell us the vehicles just love to sell parts and labour, so my thanks to the after market products.

Originally Posted by arteegee

Temperature. That was my next question after condenser protection. I think Karen said the Breeze was also less restrictive along with the Spectare. According to their site, the Spectare requires drilling and the Breeze does not.

[methodtim]

Nice job Zero. It really looks slick and makes me want one.

[jch]

Nice job with the pix and how-to Zero! I also like the look of the brush guard. Very nice indeed!!

[ridged]

Thanks for the detailed info, zero. I'm anxiously awaiting the arrival of my kit.

[shovelhd]

Nice job, zero. Your truck looks great. You've got me thinking about this kit.

[VaVet96]

I'm sold! The pictures are invaluable. Thanks for the posting!