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Old Nov 5, 2004 | 08:44 PM
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ARB front bumper vs. deer?

I personally don't like the kangaroo catcher look on my truck. But I'm open-minded and want to know why everyone wants ARB on their front bumper. Does anyone have any first hand knowledge of how these things actually fair under impact from a deer? Here in Missouri deer dashing across the road is a serious issue. I probably see about 50 or so each year. I have avoided them so far, but odds are good I'll hit one some day.

I just wonder if money in a kangaroo catcher will save me money in repairs?
 
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Old Nov 5, 2004 | 09:17 PM
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It offers some protection, but a high speed collision with a large animal will still cause damage. Its probably more effective in a low speed accident.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2004 | 05:05 AM
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Well, while collisions on the highway do occur, I am a bit more worried about when I'm riding around on backroads. On the other hand a deer is just as likely to hit you broadside or land on the hood and do damage to the cab. I dunno, I still think I'm going to forsake the ARB frontend.
 
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