Ex-Guard Expands Grille Guard Protection to Pickups & Vans
Ex-Guard, the company that has provided grille guards to Class 8 trucks for two decades, has expanded its line with the introduction of FX and HX Series guards for Class 2-8 vehicles. Both new grille guards were showcased during NTEA Work Truck Week 2025.
Ex-Guard has launched its FX and HX Series Grille Guards for Class 2-8 vehicles.
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Ex-Guard, a leading full-service manufacturer of semi-truck and van guards in the U.S., has introduced the FX and HX Series heavy-duty grille guards for Class 2-5 vehicles. Both versions were on display last week during NTEA Work Truck Week 2025.
“Ex-Guard has redefined durability and design for Class 8 semi-truck protection in North America for nearly 20 years. Now we’re bringing that same level of protection to heavy-duty pickup trucks and chassis,” said Jeremy Drever, director of engineering for Ex-Guard. “It’s Class 8 protection for Class 2-5 vehicles.”
The new guards deliver Ex-Guard’s legendary defense to some of the most popular full-size and heavy-duty pickup trucks and chassis, including:
Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550
Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500, 2500HD, 3500HD
Ram 1500-3500
Ex-Guard's Grille Guards fit both GM and Chevrolet pickups.
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Ex-Guard has plans to expand into other popular work vehicles, including Toyota trucks, Rivian vehicles, cargo vans, and full-size SUV models.
Experience Protecting Class 8 Trucks
With nearly two decades of experience protecting Class 8 trucks and fleets across more than 200 billion miles, Ex-Guard has proven to be the ultimate safeguard in protecting fleets and drivers from front-end collisions, animal strikes, and other road hazards. Now, that experience extends to a whole new class of vehicles.
Ex-Guard has plans to expand into other popular work vehicles, including Toyota trucks, Rivian vehicles, cargo vans, and full-size SUV models.
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Featuring 11-Gauge High-Tensile Steel
The new FX and HX Series Grille Guards are built with Ex-Guard’s unmatched level of quality and durability, featuring 11-gauge high-tensile steel, intelligent design and EVRCoat PVC coating that prevents rust due to road wear and the toughest weather conditions.
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Does Not Obstruct Collision Mitigation Systems
The FX and HX Series are ClearZone collision mitigation system (CMS) compatible, ensuring the CMS can function properly without guard interference. The ClearZone designs will work with adaptive cruise control and parking sensors.
Reducing Front End Collision Damage
Ex-Guard Grille Guards are designed to absorb the impact of a collision and distribute the force evenly, ensuring the safety of drivers and reducing the risk of damage to the vehicle.
With Ex-Guard Grille Guards, business owners and fleet managers have reduced front-end replacement part costs by 97% and towable accidents by 80%.
Now heavy-duty pickup truck owners can experience the same safety and savings.
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