How Long Does it Take to Install a Semi Truck Grille Guard?
Time is money.
This statement may not be more accurate than it is in the trucking and freight industry. Every day that a fleet truck is not on the road, the company is missing out on profits and the repair costs add up fast. A high-quality grille guard can reduce downtime by an estimated 80% — but many freight companies want to know how long it takes to install a semi truck grille guard. If a grille guard takes days to install, it means that truck is not on that road and many trucking companies question if the time it takes to install a grille guard is worth the investment.
RIGGUARD may be able to answer your questions.
Semi Truck Grille Guard Installation Times
The time it takes to install a grille guard is time that a fleet truck is not on the road and hauling cargo, which makes many freight companies take pause when they consider investing in grille guards to protect their trucks. The good news — the standard installation time for a no-drill grille guard is 45-90 minutes by a regular service technician with basic shop tools, and they are attached directly to the frame. That time can be even shorter with specific mounting kits.
Freight companies that invest in universal, bolt-on grille guards may experience longer installation times with most universal grille guards taking an estimated 3-5 hours to install. These grille guards may require drilling and cutting of the bumper itself and leave permanent holes in the bumper that impact resale value. Universal grille guards can be prone to vibrations on the road and may not possess the stability at high speeds of no-drill grille guards.
How Long Does it Take to Install a RIGGUARD Grille Guard?
RIGGUARD grille guards make installation even simpler in many cases with innovative mounting kits that are manufactured to attach grille guards on existing tow mounts. In most cases — RIGGUARD grille guards can be installed in less than 30 minutes by a shop service technician with minimal tools and skills. With experienced service technicians, the installation time can be reduced to an estimated 10 minutes.
READ MORE: What Are the Different Styles of Semi Truck Grille Guards?
When freight companies consider investing in grille guards, many want to know — how long does it take to install a semi truck grille guard? We hope that this basic overview provided by RIGGUARD has answered some of your questions about grille guard installation.
Contact RIGGUARD today to learn more about installation of our semi truck grille guards!