brushguard for '98

[pfhat]

So I just bought a '98 sr5 and want to put a westin brushguard on it, probably the westin sportsman. Do any of you have any recomendations of where to purchase it, either online or in the greater seattle area? also, what type of lights can you mount on it. I'd really like hella 500's....
thanks

 

[p nut]

Brushguards are worthless. Are you wanting one just for a place to mount the lights?

 

[pfhat]

basically yes, and i was hoping it would be a little safer too...is there something better?

 

[p nut]

If you're just wanting lights, I am pretty sure you can just mount it to your OEM bumper/grill.

Those brush guards can do more harm than good. Say you hit something (like a tree stump), the guard bends back, not only denting the bottom portion of your bumper, but your lights and hood will get scratched up/broken in the process, too. I guess some say they look "tougher", but in reality, they're a POS.

 

[Ill4Runner]

How close are you to Bellingham, WA? Northwest Off-Road is located there and they're all Toyota aftermarket parts. Here is their website:

www.northwestoffroad.com

 

[Fo_SheeZy]

Man, I like my brushguard, I think it looks badass...