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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 09:13 AM
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Grill guard?

Well guys in the hopefully in the next couple of weeks I will be going to go talk to the Autobody that is going to be painting the trucks to get me scheduled. I need the weather to warm up alittle first. My question is should I keep the grill guard or ditche it. I think the one that is on there is to small. I might look for a new one or just leave it off. What do you guys think?



 
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 09:19 AM
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personally i would keep it. i would just paint it something different than the truck
 
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 09:35 AM
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Chrome !! What color are painting the truck ? I think its just the right size. ( if it was chromed ) Black Denim and Chrome.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 09:48 AM
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The truck will be painted red. I could have the painter paint it the same color as the truck, but it is really nice to stand on when you are workin on the motor. So I was thinking something that I could repaint myself when it gets scuffed up. Maybe I will just rhino line it. lol I could always have it powder coated too.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 09:57 AM
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Personally, I think it's a little small. There are still plenty of ways something could smash your grill, so it's not really serving its purpose and is just dead weight. Awesome truck though.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 12:14 PM
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I think it looks good
 
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 01:46 PM
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I'd keep it and paint it black.
It's about as big as the stock pushbar, and does give some protection.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 02:11 PM
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I think you need to keep it, Rhino line it in red or black. Then mount (2) 5" or 6" dia. driving lights in it. I think it would be best to have it chromed, but if you use it as a step, Rhino lining would be your best bet.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 02:20 PM
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i vote rhino liner
 
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 02:47 PM
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It will slow down the Deer, Elk, Moose or Cow that you hit, maybe you wont completley destroy whats behind your grille?
 
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 03:34 PM
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I'd say keep it. And if you don't, I'd take it off your hands.
 
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