Hey Gents,

I'm looking for a high quality stainless bull bar/brush guard/bumper guard (Preferably a bull bar). Any recommendations would be appreciated. I'm looking at these, so far. I wonder if the Romik is worth the money.

Romik Bull Bar with Brush Guard, Romik Brush Guard Bull Bar

Westin Ultimate Bull Bar, Westin Bull Bar with Skid Plate

Koz

For bull bars I would look at Steelcraft. It mounts in four places and is much more likely to withstand abuse. There are some Hunter branded bars on ebay several have tried and say they are as good as the Westins, just cheaper. Either of these would be looks only and provide no protection. The Steelcraft wouldn't provide a lot of p?rotection, but some.

The Steelcraft and Westin look way better JMO.

Steelcraft and Westin will provide you with the exact same amount of protection...that amount is very little to none. As far as Hunter bull bars go they're no longer made or for sale on ebay as far as I'm aware, but you may want to look becasue I personally liked them the most.

If you're doing it just for the looks (and there's nothing wrong with that) I'd say either Steelcraft or Westin will look good.

not sure, but i think the westin only bolts in 2 places, the steelcraft in 4.

While it still isn't much, the Steelcraft WILL offer more protection than Westin and the others. The Hunter bars I'm talking about is very similar to the Westin, not the ones that several here bought for cheap as they were being discontinued.

Ahhh, I see. Those are the Hunter bars I was thinking of.

Chaz, what do you mean by only two mounting points? I had a Westin on and it bolted to at least six factory bolts if I recall correctly.

Regardless, if you get in an accident neither will provide much, if any protection.

maybe it was an old westin design but i thought it bolted only on thr bottom, the steelcraft also has mounting points that go thru the lower grill on the bumper. this is on an FJ but - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYpLIfS0s20

I have a Hunter stainless steel bull bar on my T4R. I chose this over the Westin because it came without the skid plate. Has tabs to install lights. I like the look and the very minimal protection it provides.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Bull-...Q5fAccessories

I'm not sure if that's an old mounting style for Westin or a newer one, or maybe something specific to the FJ. Mine mounted differently. I was under the impression that Steelcraft mounted in a similar fashion to what was in the video you posted.

Youtube videos of the Steelcraft that I've seen look similar to the Westin video you posted. I didn't realize they mounted directly through the grill as well. Is there any cutting of the lower grill required?



Bossman, I like that as well. I think the steelcraft skid plate can also be removed.

JAC, installed the steelcraft, check her build thread, it shows better pics than i can find. heres a pic, see the top bolt tabs? that where flat bars mount to & go thru the lower grill, Time for a Bull Bar

I ordered the Romik bull bar with the driving light guards. One piece with four mounting points. Mainly because the tubing is 2.5" vs 3", it is Polished SS and it protects the whole front bumper. The Westin is chrome plated.

Koz

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hunter's are good, i got one on mine, its one they dont make any more and i have bumped into my friends jeep at about 5mph and it did its job and kept from scratching his bumper, also have bumped trees with it when turning around off road.

when i first installed it you couldnt push down on it with a lot of weight cause it would move, and i had my doubts but then i put loctite on the bolts and after almost a year of it being in the weather it is super solid now and i can sit on it with no problem,( i weigh about 145 lbs. though but i think someone heavier could sit on it as well)

hunter makes bull bars that look exactly like westin's safari bar and like steelcraft and westin's bull bar with a skid. and its a TON cheaper

here is a safari one
Bull Grill Push Guard Bar 03-09 Toyota 4Runner GX470 BK: eBay Motors (item 250670853062 end time Aug-01-10 12:46:02 PDT)

here is a regular one
Bull Grill Push Guard Bar 03-09 TOYOTA 4RUNNER GX470 BK: eBay Motors (item 250670861297 end time Aug-01-10 12:58:41 PDT)

i beleive they both have light tabs as well

also if you want a full brush guard
Toyota 4Runner 03-09 2004 2005 Grille Brush Guard B: eBay Motors (item 110563446663 end time Aug-01-10 12:34:30 PDT)

hope this helps

yep i bought the Very last one they had!!! woot woot haha about 55 bucks shipped! it would have been worth it if i paid 150 bucks too

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Ahh, that's the one. I like that one a lot. Wish they still made them.

Chaz, I see now. I never realized there were tabs on the back.