ANYTHING you put in front of your radiator will increase engine temperature and decrease your air flow, and anyone who tells you different is lying! After multitudes of 'research' (two years of off-road and highway performance on their personal vehicles), Dirty Acres has designed an insert that will allow proper airflow to your radiator and engine compartment, all while providing protection to those components and aesthetic appeal! Your engine temp will increase by 5-7 degrees, but in over two years of business, Dirty Acres have had ZERO complaints of overheating.
Not only does Dirty Acres use only rust resistant perforated aluminum, but they also use UV cured high performance enamel and clear coat for protection. Just as your Jeep may develop rock chips and some fading over time, your insert should also wear the same. Due to the UV curing process, the colors should stay vibrant for up to ten years!
Dirty Acres stand behind their product 100%!
JK and JKU are fairly simple to install. Pull the pins holding your grill in place, pull the grill forward two inches, drop insert in, making sure it's not resting on the sensor on the bottom right, replace grill and pins! The fit will be very snug, ensuring your insert will not shift or fall during road time. Easiest mod you'll do to your Jeep! Dirty Acres include instructions with every insert.