What 56499005 Actually Is
This is the steel mounting bracket that ties a front deer guard into the Anthem's factory front-end structure. It is not the tube guard itself. It is the load path between the guard and the frame mounts, which is why it takes the hit first and shows the damage first when a strike happens at highway speed.
Construction is steel with a gray finish. The listing covers 2mm steel bracketry, with stainless used on some premium guard assemblies. The point of the material spec is simple: the bracket has to deform predictably and stay bolted, rather than tearing a mount off the frame and letting the guard fold back into the radiator core.
It bolts to factory frame mounts. No drilling, no welding, and the install is reversible if the truck goes back to a stock front end at trade-in. That matters for lease returns and for spec'd fleet trucks where holes drilled in a frame rail become somebody's argument later.
Why These Numbers Cross
56499005 and FIT-016AS33 describe the same physical bracket. One is the number stamped or catalogued on the original assembly, the other is the aftermarket cross-reference used by suppliers building to the same mounting pattern, plate thickness, and standoff dimension. Both land on the same part on the shelf.
Cross-references exist because the bracket is defined by its interface, not its badge. Bolt hole spacing at the frame, the offset that sets how far the guard sits ahead of the bumper, and the plate geometry are what has to match. Get those three right and the guard hangs where the factory intended it to hang.
These numbers are listed for identification only. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorised by Mack or any other manufacturer. Use the cross-reference as a starting point, then confirm against the number on the old bracket or by VIN before you order.
Checks Before You Order
Pull the old bracket and look at it on the bench. A bracket that took a deer strike is usually bent at the frame plate, not at the guard end, and the bend is easy to miss while it's still bolted up. If one side is tweaked, check the other. Impact loads travel across the front-end assembly.
Inspect the frame mounts themselves. Elongated holes, cracked paint radiating from a bolt hole, or a mount face that is no longer flat means you have more than a bracket problem. Bolting a new bracket to a distorted mount puts the guard out of square and you will chase flutter and vibration at road speed forever.
56499005 Cross-Reference & Interchange Numbers
These manufacturer and aftermarket numbers commonly cross-reference to 56499005. Use them to identify the part — then confirm the exact fit by VIN or the number stamped on your old unit before you order. An interchange is a starting point, not a fitment guarantee.
| Brand / Line | Cross-Reference Numbers |
|---|---|
| Cross-Reference | FIT-016AS33 |
Frequently asked questions
Does 56499005 include the deer guard itself or just the bracket?
This is the bracket only. It is the steel mount that connects a front deer guard to the Anthem's factory frame mounting points. If your guard tubing is bent or cracked, that is a separate part. Inspect both before ordering so you are not doing the job twice.
Will this fit my 2018-2024 Mack Anthem without modification?
It is designed as a direct replacement using factory frame mounts, with no drilling or welding called for. That said, cross-reference is a starting point, not a fitment promise. Confirm by VIN or by matching the number stamped on the bracket you are removing before you order.
How do I know if the bracket is bent or just the guard?
Unbolt the guard and lay the bracket on a flat surface. Any rock or gap at the frame plate means it is bent. Also sight down the guard from the front — if it sits closer to the grille on one side, the bracket on that side has taken a set even if it looks straight bolted up.
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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. No wrong-box returns.
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