Finally, received my 05 F150 screw and it's time to dress her up. I had a ranch hand on my suburban but to be honest, it was overkill. Looked great and certainly would have protected us in the event of an accident, but again, it was over kill.

However, I still cannot decide between a full brush guard or just a bull guard. Here in Illinois it will be mainly cosmetic as we don't have many cows out and about wondering. I guess my question is more this...... when you look at what you feel is a tough looking 4x4, is there is brush guard or a bull guard on it?

One reason why I liked my ranch hand is because it sat away from the front end about 10 inches and did not hug the grill. But then again, I don't want to pay $1500 for another set up. Thoughts? Suggestions?

Griz

 

Just personal preference, Bull Bar

 

I personally like the Bull bar better as well...

 

Bull bar is my opinion.

 

Im A full bar fan. Just my $.02

 

Griz, I have a SmittyBilt full guard on my '01 F-250. The nice part about it is I can make it a center only, or bolt the "wings" on later if I want them.

My old SmittyBilt saved some damages from a DUI driver that decided to bounce off a short concrete bridge wall and spin out into my lane. I'll never drive another truck without one!

 

WAAG Frontrunner. A whole lot stouter than the bull bars and does a lot better job of protecting the front of your truck. The light mounts are modular, order as many as you want and place them where you want. Yes, they have them for the 150's.

I've hit a deer at about 35 MPH with it and didn't leave a mark on the truck.

 

Cost of both setups please? both Dave and BFR250.

I'm looking to dress up my truck just a little bit, and thought a guard would be a nice way to go. Not that my truck needs to get any longer, I can barely parallel park downtown as is. '95 F-150 4x4 supercab long bed. 351W.

also Dave do you have any pix of yours with the smittybilt on it?

Thanks guys,

Matt

 

Does the front runner come in CHROME? if so, Sign me UP!!!

 

I don't think they come in chrome, but I honestly can't say I've looked for one.

If I remember right, it cost me $369 with 2 light mounts. You can order more light mounts, obviously, for about 20 a set.

 

Check out the Rancher Grille Guard By Go Industries:
http://www.goindustries.com/home/go1/index_main.html
Purchased through:
http://www.ustruckaccessorieswhse.com/
That is what I just installed on my 2004 F-350
Later
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We carry Waag, Smittybuilt, Manik, and a few others. I think Smittybuilt has something close to BFR's in stainless?

 

what about for a '99 Explorer Sport? I don't like chrome. I was just about to buy a Westin Safari Bar until I saw that.