What This Bracket Does
The bracket is the structural link between the deer guard and the truck's front frame mounts. It carries the whole load of the guard at highway speed and takes the first hit in an animal strike. Steel construction, gray finish. It is not a trim piece — if it's bent, the guard sits crooked and loads the frame horn unevenly.
Failure usually shows up one of three ways. A visible bend or twist after an impact. Elongated bolt holes from a guard that worked loose and hammered itself over thousands of miles. Or corrosion at the mounting flange where road salt sits in the joint between bracket and frame.
Check the frame horn itself before you order a bracket. If the horn is pulled or cracked, a new bracket bolts on and still leaves the guard sitting off-center. Straighten or repair the frame first, then hang new hardware on it.
Why 56499005 And FIT-016AS33 Match
Two numbers, one part. 56499005 is the primary reference most people search. FIT-016AS33 is the cross-reference that shows up in aftermarket catalogs for the same bracket on the same 2018-2024 Volvo VNL application. They describe identical mounting geometry, identical hole pattern, and identical steel construction.
Cross-reference numbers exist because catalog systems, distributors, and body shops all index the same physical part under different schemes. When a bracket carries two numbers, it means the bolt pattern and the mount face were confirmed to be the same. It does not mean the numbers came from the same source.
These numbers are listed for identification only. PartStop is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by Volvo or any other manufacturer. A cross-reference is a starting point for narrowing down the right bracket — not a fitment guarantee.
Before You Order
Pull the number off the old bracket if it's still readable. Stamped or tagged numbers on the part in your hand beat any catalog listing. If the tag is gone, confirm against the VIN — VNL cab and bumper configurations vary across the 2018-2024 range, and the guard mount is one of the areas where that matters.
Count your mounting holes and measure the spacing before the new bracket goes in. Photograph the old bracket in place before you cut it loose so you have a reference for orientation. Deer guard brackets mount handed, and it is easy to get one on backwards when the truck is already apart.
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
Is FIT-016AS33 the same part as 56499005?
They cross to the same deer guard bracket for the 2018-2024 Volvo VNL. FIT-016AS33 is the aftermarket cross-reference; 56499005 is the primary number most techs search. Same steel bracket, same mount pattern. Confirm against your VIN or the number on the bracket you're pulling off before you commit.
Do I need to drill or weld to install this bracket?
No. It bolts to factory frame mounts, so the install is fully reversible. If you find yourself reaching for a drill, stop and re-check that the bracket is the correct hand and that the frame horn isn't pulled from a previous impact. Drilling to force a fit usually means something upstream is bent.
My guard rattles at highway speed — is the bracket the problem?
Often, yes. Elongated bolt holes in the bracket let the guard move, and that movement gets worse fast. Check the holes for ovaling and the mounting flange for cracks. Also verify torque on every fastener — a loose guard will chew through a good bracket in a few thousand miles.
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