protection for radiator behind grill ?

The grill offers nearly zero protection against rocks, giant june bugs or other objects
that can and will clog and bend the fins on radiators and cooling devices.
Is there anyone that has a screen of some kind ahead of the radiator to catch
these objects ?

 

You could fill your grill with light bars. That’ll protect it

 

I scared myself pretty bad doing some brush removal; drove over a pile and ended up pushing some bamboo through the grill. Didn't damage the radiator, luckily, but when I saw the stalk touching I freaked a bit.

I haven't seen anything to prevent that type of thing, though.

 

Drive in reverse .

 

I tried that but then I got sticks in my tow hitch receiver!

 

Why don't you just buy a different grill that has smaller vent holes?

 

Get a mesh grille insert

 

whatstcp, I had a 06 and it did not have this issue, seemed it was decently protected.
These are nice, wow , everything I want has a 1K$ or 250$ price tag..
https://www.customcargrills.com/Custom-Toyota-Tacoma-2018-Grills.asp

 

My old man used to put a heavy screen in front of the radiator.

But that's old school.

 

$1k for a grill. You gotta be kidding...

 

Yep! Heavy black window screen cut to fit. I still see it occasionally.

 

Go to the hardware store, buy some galvanized expanded metal mesh, cut it to fit, paint it black and zip tie it behind your grille.......or pay someone a large amount for some custom piece that will do the same thing....

 

Cover it with black tape like NASCAR. More downforce.

 

the mesh is only as good as that plastic thats supporting it.... so not a decent solution

 

Another idea is go to Home Depot or your local hardware store and buy a screen door repair kit for $20. Cut the screen to size and attach it behind the OE grill.

 

This also helps keep the miles off - you know so you can have Toyota Care for Life !!

 

I still do this and have on every vehicle I’ve owned.

 

If this was actually a major issue there would already be several fixes out there for it.

There's not. So that should tell ya something.

 

Have pic?

 

Cloudrider bug screen. Black powder coated metal screen. Stops bugs & small rocks. A little pricey but well worth it





Also comes with a piece to fit under the grill on the outside: