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i looked around and didnt see this question , ive a 2018 p/w and looking for a grill guard or push bar that i can hang some lights on that doesnt get in the way of my winch ...already bought the deezee push bar and it doent work very well ,,,anyone already figured this out or any ideas....thanks
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Re: grill guard
Pass on the silly grill guard stuff ruins your approach angle.jbryanbriscoe wrote: ↑Thu Aug 09, 2018 2:13 pmi looked around and didnt see this question , ive a 2018 p/w and looking for a grill guard or push bar that i can hang some lights on that doesnt get in the way of my winch ...already bought the deezee push bar and it doent work very well ,,,anyone already figured this out or any ideas....thanks
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Re: grill guard
Additionally grill guards destroy your truck in a crash. Caving into the front end. Better to save for a nice bumper instead as was mentioned.
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Re: grill guard
Most of them that mount to the lower radiator support or worse and do not provide any actual protection past a bush. Can't take deer strikes for example.
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Re: grill guard
We got one we liked when we got our 2005. Try linex.ca look for light/led bars. Plate steel sides w 2” horizontal bar. Centers above winch;
Plates bolted right to the frame. Sits& about mid grille above the bumper. Out of the way for approach/ does not impact winching. Definitely NOT a grille guard but not flimsy. Good construction, good look. Might be something to check out.
Plates bolted right to the frame. Sits& about mid grille above the bumper. Out of the way for approach/ does not impact winching. Definitely NOT a grille guard but not flimsy. Good construction, good look. Might be something to check out.
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Re: grill guard
i never thought about the approach angle,,,prob not a issue for west texas , mainly sand here ...ive llways had a bumper replacement because of deer and didnt know if a grill guard was strong enough to protect as a replacement was...anyway thanks for all the ideas ...going to go with a light bar...love this form...very helpfullBoldAdventure wrote: ↑Thu Aug 09, 2018 2:26 pmPass on the silly grill guard stuff ruins your approach angle.jbryanbriscoe wrote: ↑Thu Aug 09, 2018 2:13 pmi looked around and didnt see this question , ive a 2018 p/w and looking for a grill guard or push bar that i can hang some lights on that doesnt get in the way of my winch ...already bought the deezee push bar and it doent work very well ,,,anyone already figured this out or any ideas....thanks
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Re: grill guard
This?
Even has a nice spot for the Air Horn
Even has a nice spot for the Air Horn
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Re: grill guard
Now that says Texas for sure!
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Re: grill guard
The factory bumper does a fairly good job against deer for being tin foil. Like you said, any of the bolt-on light bars on the market will likely increase the damage caused by a moving impact.FordyceCreekTrail wrote: ↑Thu Aug 09, 2018 6:53 pmAdditionally grill guards destroy your truck in a crash. Caving into the front end. Better to save for a nice bumper instead as was mentioned.
Here is what a 60mph deer strike on the driver's side of the bumper looks like.
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Re: grill guard
Jeezuz what are those reloader, 31’s?
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Re: grill guard
That's impressive - relatively little damage to the truck. Where's a shot of the deer -
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Re: grill guard
The stock bumper on my 3G has taken 3 separate shots from deer. One at 80 mph right into the winch. My Aluminess bumper has taken 3 shots from deer, and you can't even tell.
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Re: grill guard
Deer around here are suicidal.
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Re: grill guard
Here they play high-speed follow the leader across the roads. I guess they Always see the grass as greener on the other side of the road!
As you're cruising down the road, you will miss the first deer, plaster the second deer, and the third deer will plow into the side of your vehicle.
As you're cruising down the road, you will miss the first deer, plaster the second deer, and the third deer will plow into the side of your vehicle.
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Re: grill guard
yes sir i had one run into the side of my last truck and jump right before she hit me and take my tailgate off,,,,if you have never had to buy a new tailgate ...keep it that way....man she was a pricey deerBill2014 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 14, 2018 11:19 amHere they play high-speed follow the leader across the roads. I guess they Always see the grass as greener on the other side of the road!
As you're cruising down the road, you will miss the first deer, plaster the second deer, and the third deer will plow into the side of your vehicle.
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I have the Westin HDX on my ‘13. Haven’t hit any deer or anything with it, but I’m confident it would do its job. It’s stronger and beefier than another grill guard I’ve seen in person.
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Re: grill guard
Slow the video down in the settings.
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