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Old Mar 18, 2011 | 11:25 AM
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Some people here might disagree with me, but that bar isn't really armor. It's prolly 2.5" aluminum tube with .25" alum plates. It's mounted to the stock bumper & we all know how strong that is. It doesn't seem to have much structural integrity & I doubt it can "stop" anything. Then like someone said before, it's a "damage multiplier", especially since the stock bumper is holding it, in a collision the bumper will collapse & that bar will slice your radiator unto 3 neat chunks. You're better off going with a full bumper that has a beefy hoop.
I don't mean to be preachy or anything, but if you're looking for beef, that's not it.

If you're only going for looks, then have at it!
That red on red is sexy tho!
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Old Mar 18, 2011 | 11:26 AM
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I had one on Craigs List a couple of weeks back. I will look for it and let you know.
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Old Mar 18, 2011 | 11:59 AM
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Smittybuilt is where i got mine- They are all steel, not aluminum. They are brush guards and you could order the wrap a rounds to protect your head lights and turn signals. I tore my guards off while wheeling, which is OK by me since i didn't like them much after installing them! They mount to the bumper only and as such don't take much abuse....
I built brackets to attach it to the frame for more support.
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Old Mar 18, 2011 | 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by radio flyer

Smittybuilt is where i got mine- They are all steel, not aluminum. They are brush guards and you could order the wrap a rounds to protect your head lights and turn signals. I tore my guards off while wheeling, which is OK by me since i didn't like them much after installing them! They mount to the bumper only and as such don't take much abuse....
I built brackets to attach it to the frame for more support.

Diamond plate inside the fender, I like it!
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Old Mar 18, 2011 | 02:01 PM
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Keeps the mud and garbage off the door hinges, when i cut my fenders i left the liners off!
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Old Mar 18, 2011 | 02:16 PM
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Looks home-made to me, They used to make a lot of these type of push bars back in the ninety's but they aren't very popular any more but just about any welding shop could do some measurements and fabricate a nearly identical push bar. Make one end out of cardboard, thats all they need to make two identical ends and tell them how wide to make it and the tube diameter. Chevokeeman
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Old Mar 18, 2011 | 04:57 PM
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Hey I found it, somewhat close to me here is the link. I think it's factory

http://daytona.craigslist.org/pts/2203661488.html


and I saw another one, it was cheaper I will look for that one too.
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Old Mar 18, 2011 | 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by XJUSMC
Hey I found it, somewhat close to me here is the link. I think it's factory

http://daytona.craigslist.org/pts/2203661488.html


and I saw another one, it was cheaper I will look for that one too.

Thx dude!.... I have never seen one like that.
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Old Mar 18, 2011 | 05:12 PM
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you got it.
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Old Mar 20, 2011 | 09:59 PM
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Ride is good got plugs and working on tow points using welder and some metal plates. Took out all my carpet inside and herculined whole thing so im kinda safe. but my main think is snorkel kit lol me nd water dnt mix. sry took a lil bit to write bak ive been in woods 24/7 lol gettin use to bein home lol.
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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 01:52 AM
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klbsa I know a welder who made one of those for his pickup truck. Lives by English Creek. He's the one who had made the ugly bull bar for me a few years ago. Prolly get it cheaper in a store tho ...
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 10:43 PM
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Picked up that guard at a local jy for $20 and has the same mounting points and hardware. Was wondering if it was oe or aftermarket.
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