brush guards

[TXRick]

So, what do you guys think about brush guards?

 

[mattleegee]

will cause more damage if in accident? good for moving shopping carts, garbage cans and tipping portapotties

get a plate or tube winch mount bumper if building assault vehicle, otherwise keep it stock

 

[shootmymime]

saved mine from being totaled.

look at my pictures.
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/128879-shoots-build-thread.html

 

[Ronin1082]

I'm gonna get one until I an put my lift.........

 

[NateMob]

I have an all chrome one for sale. Good shape just not my style.

 

[nissanh]

Make sure to add a support L-ion bar 1/4 inch thick from the center of the brush guard through the lower valence to the front (right below the head lamps) chassis/Body mount to add extra support. This will reinforce the brush guard if there is any collision.

I too thought it will multiple the damage in an accident. But if you support with two solid metal bars it will make a solid brush guard and will not damage the front radiator area in a good collision. You will be able to drive home.

 

[shootmymime]

I too thought it will multiple the damage in an accident. But if you support with two solid metal bars it will make a solid brush guard and will not damage the front radiator area in a good collision. You will be able to drive home.

exactly! i was super lucky! i hit a 6 inch metal pipe reinforced with concrete. 40-0mph was a hard hit. the only parts that went into the condenser were slivers from the lower valance but it just hit the fins and now the passages. i would not have been driving home after that if it weren't for the brush guard.

if you want any more specific pictures let me know