Why a broken grille is a cooling problem, not a cosmetic one
Behind the grille sits the whole thermal stack — AC condenser, charge-air cooler, radiator. A missing grille section is an open door for stones into fins that bend at a harsh look; a flapping grille chews its own mounting clips and lets chunks through at 65 mph. And the bug screen matters more than it gets credit for: a summer of insects packed into the CAC face costs real cooling margin on grades. Fix the grille when it cracks, not when it falls off on the interstate.
Matching and choosing finish
Grilles are generation-specific — the year range and OEM cross-reference on the listing against your truck settles fit, and the mounting style (clips vs studs) is stated so you know what hardware to expect. Finish is preference with consequences: chrome shells brighten an older truck but show every stone kiss; painted and black-out versions hide wear and suit fleet spec. Surrounds and bug screens are separate line items on many models — check what's included so install day has no surprises.
The clip-and-patience install
Grille swaps are hand-tool jobs: release the clips or nuts from behind, transfer the bug screen and emblems, seat the new shell without forcing — a grille that needs muscle is misaligned, and forced clips are broken clips. Replace brittle clips while you're in there (they're pennies), snug fasteners evenly, and push-test every corner. Ten minutes of care and the front of the truck looks five years younger.
Grilles we stock right now
Live prices and stock from our Tacoma, WA warehouse — every part a Premium Quality aftermarket Direct Replacement with a 6+ month warranty and published cross-reference numbers.
Chrome Front Grille Bug Screen Fits Freightliner Cascadia 2018 - 2024 A1720832013
4039860C93 Chrome Front Grille Fits International LT625 2018+
4039860C92 Front Grille Bug Screen Fits International LT 2017-2025
4059083C93 Black Front Grille with Bug Screen Fits International LT 2020-2023
Chrome Grille with Bug Screen for Kenworth T680 (2022-2026) AMS3096 , L29‑6155‑100
Chrome Grille+ Bug Screen –fit Kenworth T680 2015-2022 L296155100 No Emblem Aftermarket
T680 Front Grille Bug Screen Only Fits Kenworth / Grille Screen L45-6064-110
Grille Bug Screen Frame Fits Kenworth T680 2014-2023 Aftermarket
Aftermarket Chrome Front Grille W/O Bug Screen Fits Kenworth T680 2014-2023 L29-6155-100
Fits Peterbilt 579 Chrome Front Grille Bug Screen 2012-2024 L296157100
DR-017A Reefer Curbside Black Grille with Mesh - Fits Thermo King Precedent S-600, S-700, C-600 Series - Replaces 98-9118
DR-018A Reefer Roadside Black Grille - Fits Thermo King Precedent S-600, S-700, C-600 Series - Replaces 98-9117
Front Grille Bug Screen Fits Volvo VNL 2018-2024 84724159
82745720 Bug Screen Mesh Fits Volvo VNL 2018-2024
Frequently asked questions
Does the grille come with the surround and bug screen?
Varies by listing — some are shell-only, some complete. The "what's included" section on each product page is explicit, and screens/surrounds are available separately for most applications.
Can I put a chrome grille on a truck that had painted?
Yes — finish doesn't change fitment. Same generation, same mounts; chrome, painted and black-out interchange freely on the same front end.
My grille is fine but the clips broke — now what?
Clip kits are available for most models and cost next to nothing. Replace them promptly: a grille riding on half its clips works the survivors until the shell cracks, turning a $5 fix into a $300 one.
How do I confirm the grille fits my truck?
Year range and OEM cross-reference on the listing against your truck's generation — or send the VIN through our fitment check and a person confirms before you pay.
Not sure it fits? We check before you pay.
Run your VIN and we’ll match parts to your exact truck, or call the counter — a person who knows trucks verifies fitment by OEM number before the order ships.
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Every part below is a Premium Quality aftermarket Direct Replacement with published OEM cross-reference numbers, a 6+ month warranty and same-business-day shipping from Tacoma, WA. Not sure it fits? Run your VIN — or call and a person who knows trucks will verify fitment before you pay.