Cat--Chevy added this piece on the 08's due to damage from no protection down in that area (Brad can correct me on that).

You can find lower grille's for a lot less then that--I think Don and Kim found theirs on eBay for about $30-$50. I paid too much for mine, but do like it and I am always surprised at how often I have to clean it--it collects a lot of junk on it!

Get it man!

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Here's what chevy started putting on for protection. Probably what you have.

https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/problems-service-repairs-42/rock-debris-damage-radiator-condenser-15016/

 

I've done a few different ones.....

Started with the screen (gutter mesh).



Then decided to go with the billet type....



Then swapped the grill and lower out with a matching set....



Grill didn't fit well. Lower fit better, but decided to go back to the sock and billet set up.



Also switched out the aftermarket fogs with stock one....

I have plans to do something else with the billet, but having quite made up my mind on what yet....

Decisions decisions.....

 

I like the matching set in the third pic.

To bad it didn't work out.

 

x2. looked good

 

I have a 2009 and it looks like they put some protection on the condenser. Anyone else see that on theirs?