Bull Bars??
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get one custom welded that mounts where the tow hooks are and has 2 supports running through the grill to mount on the frame. you won't find anything like that on the market. that'll keep it from flexing backwards into the bumper/grill
I guess you could look into getting one of those police bull bars. they're ugly though and i think they mount just like the Westin one does.
I guess you could look into getting one of those police bull bars. they're ugly though and i think they mount just like the Westin one does.
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It does serve as a good place to mount lights as Ferguson said. Because they do attach to were the tow hooks are I would feel comfortable pulling something that isnt too heavy but pushing I wouldnt try. I have managed to already hit a few things in the woods since putting my bull bar on and I feel that it saved the bumper from a few scratches at least. You can get good prices on ebay for the westin bull bar so if even its for looks I think its worth it. Check my gallery for pics of mine.
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I wouldn't really recommend pulling with it either as it's really only held upright by 4 bolts, and anything heavy would more than likely just cause the bolts to slip. Why would you want to scratch it up anyway? I have pics in my gallery of mine also.
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Originally Posted by Ferguson65
I wouldn't really recommend pulling with it either as it's really only held upright by 4 bolts, and anything heavy would more than likely just cause the bolts to slip. Why would you want to scratch it up anyway? I have pics in my gallery of mine also.
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If you want a real HD bullbar/bumper look at www.ranchhand.com It is the bumper of choice in the plains/Texas... good for just about everything but gas mileage.
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Originally Posted by T-B_MN
Cobra and Ferguson those bars look great on your trucks, i was thinking of getting one. Now i think i have too. It should look good on mine when its lifted 6'' too.
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Originally Posted by O1COBRA
By the way Ferguson, your pics are one of the main reasons I put on my bull bar. Thanks for the pics, the truck looks great.
Originally Posted by T-B_MN
Cobra and Ferguson those bars look great on your trucks, i was thinking of getting one. Now i think i have too. It should look good on mine when its lifted 6'' too.
Shaq, the westin bullbar is 100% bolt on for the 4x4's. The 2wd does not have tow hooks, so the holes in the lower valance are not cut out. If you have a 2wd, you would either need to cut them out or swap out the 2wd lower fascia for a 4wd one.
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From: Woodbury, MN
If you guys don't mind me asking how much did you pay for your bull bars? The one i found on www.4wheelparts.com was $449 for chrome (which i want) and $349 for black. Is this about what you guys paid? Also where did you get yours? Thanks