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grille guard
Any one have a grille guard on their truck? (got pics?)
I am thinking about this one in black
Grille Savers - Smittybilt
to go on my 2010 grey 150 stx...
what have you got on yours....
I am thinking about this one in black
Grille Savers - Smittybilt
to go on my 2010 grey 150 stx...
what have you got on yours....
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Just a quick question...
Are you purchasing for looks, or functionality? Reason I ask is that these bull bars are just simple bolt-ons with metal tabs. They won't take much impact without further damaging the truck.
Are you purchasing for looks, or functionality? Reason I ask is that these bull bars are just simple bolt-ons with metal tabs. They won't take much impact without further damaging the truck.
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I'm in a bit of a quandary over "grill guards" too. Our new truck is due in early April, and I would like to install one for both looks and protection. The one thing I haven't been able to figure out is why many of them come with "bars" across the headlight areas, but none across the grill area, or vise versa?
I'm yet to find a model that provides both....well, there is one Tubular Stainless Steel Truck Accessories The Rancher but I'm not too thrilled about possibly having to start "trimming" on a new truck to install it.
I'm yet to find a model that provides both....well, there is one Tubular Stainless Steel Truck Accessories The Rancher but I'm not too thrilled about possibly having to start "trimming" on a new truck to install it.
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From: Ontario, OH
do you have a 2x4 truck? If so you could order the 4x4 front fascia/air dam to replace the stock one and not need to cut anything. Just an idea. I'm having a rough time finding what i want also. I'm looking for the the push bar/ grille guard without the headlight brackets.
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From: RVA
I'm in a bit of a quandary over "grill guards" too. Our new truck is due in early April, and I would like to install one for both looks and protection. The one thing I haven't been able to figure out is why many of them come with "bars" across the headlight areas, but none across the grill area, or vise versa?
I'm yet to find a model that provides both....well, there is one Tubular Stainless Steel Truck Accessories The Rancher but I'm not too thrilled about possibly having to start "trimming" on a new truck to install it.
I'm yet to find a model that provides both....well, there is one Tubular Stainless Steel Truck Accessories The Rancher but I'm not too thrilled about possibly having to start "trimming" on a new truck to install it.
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basicly I'm just looking for a little protection and the rest for looks...and cost is a factor as well..
I like the looks from Rancher products,but I like the looks of this better
M1 Front Bumpers - Smittybilt
This is pretty much like what was on the jeep a few years ago..1/4" thick...
I didn't notice the picture of the 150 with the grille saver on it....looks like we are going to have to photo shop a couple of pictures.....
just wrote customer service at smittybuilt to see how thick the tubing is,and what they say about strength..
thanks for the replies
I like the looks from Rancher products,but I like the looks of this better
M1 Front Bumpers - Smittybilt
This is pretty much like what was on the jeep a few years ago..1/4" thick...
I didn't notice the picture of the 150 with the grille saver on it....looks like we are going to have to photo shop a couple of pictures.....
just wrote customer service at smittybuilt to see how thick the tubing is,and what they say about strength..
thanks for the replies
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do you have a 2x4 truck? If so you could order the 4x4 front fascia/air dam to replace the stock one and not need to cut anything. Just an idea. I'm having a rough time finding what i want also. I'm looking for the the push bar/ grille guard without the headlight brackets.
looks like my truck....I'm going to have to go out and take a pic before it snows...
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From: Ontario, OH
only reason i ask is i believe the 4x4 has the cutouts for the tow hooks where as the 4x2 doesn't.
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yeah I have the 4x4 stx
really hate to loose the tow hooks....
still waiting for an email from smittybuilt..to see what they have to say..
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that's what i was thinking, depending on which one you get you may be able to keep the tow hooks. I just ordered this: 2010 Ford F-150 Go Rhino 3000 Series Grill Guard, Go Rhino 3000 Series Center Guard
I believe with slightly longer mount bolts i should be able to keep the tow hooks
I believe with slightly longer mount bolts i should be able to keep the tow hooks
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that is hot but you have to loose the tow hooks
i dont want to loose my recover points. i dont think it will hold the weight of the truck. so i pass
i dont want to loose my recover points. i dont think it will hold the weight of the truck. so i pass
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