findmypath Posted December 4, 2004 Share Posted December 4, 2004 I have a 03 LE and I'm looking to buy a brush guard and a guard for the rear lights but I don't know what looks better on my car. BLACK OR CHROME? I have a Brushed pewter color. Any pics or link greatly appreciated. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorilla Man Posted December 4, 2004 Share Posted December 4, 2004 Sorry, this is the only one that I have of mine at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dank Posted December 4, 2004 Share Posted December 4, 2004 Here's one of the rear guards. There's more if you click on the link in my sig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abomb1 Posted December 5, 2004 Share Posted December 5, 2004 Do you have to remove your towhooks to mount the Manik brushguard? I just got mine today, but it looks like the lower mounts take the place of the towhooks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted December 5, 2004 Share Posted December 5, 2004 Do you guys that have the brush guard offroad much? The reason I ask - is that the general consensus among a lot of people I know who offroad dont care for the brushguards (or "shopping carts") as they can, in some cases, cause more damage (as opposed to protecting)... I am wondering what your thoughts were... Also, If this is a concern - would getting a 'bull bar' (just the bar that comes up the front middle - but doesnt cover the lights) be better - or less likely to cause damage? I have neither... but I do like the look of some of them - and as I cant see myself dropping the $1200 (USD, plus customs and duty and whatever other charges customs feels like adding) on an ARB Bumper... I am wondering about alternate places to mount lights... (besides the roof of course) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick1716 Posted December 5, 2004 Share Posted December 5, 2004 will the rear tail light guards fit on the 96 with the spare tire carrier??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_johnson Posted December 5, 2004 Share Posted December 5, 2004 Do you have to remove your towhooks to mount the Manik brushguard? I just got mine today, but it looks like the lower mounts take the place of the towhooks. I did not have to remove mine, but I beleive that the brush guard shares some of the mounting holes that the tow hooks use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_johnson Posted December 5, 2004 Share Posted December 5, 2004 Do you guys that have the brush guard offroad much? The reason I ask - is that the general consensus among a lot of people I know who offroad dont care for the brushguards (or "shopping carts") as they can, in some cases, cause more damage (as opposed to protecting)... I am wondering what your thoughts were... Also, If this is a concern - would getting a 'bull bar' (just the bar that comes up the front middle - but doesnt cover the lights) be better - or less likely to cause damage? I have neither... but I do like the look of some of them - and as I cant see myself dropping the $1200 (USD, plus customs and duty and whatever other charges customs feels like adding) on an ARB Bumper... I am wondering about alternate places to mount lights... (besides the roof of course) I offroad a fair amount with mine on, but if I had to do it over again, I probably wouldn't get one. I originally wanted one because they looked cool, and I didn't know much about 4wheeling. My main gripe is that it hurts the approach angle a fair amount. Also, like you suggested, it is not strong enough to hold up well to a hit, so it could derfinitely cave in to the hood or front area and cause more damage than would have been caused w/o one. However, I still think it looks cool, and it does actually help protect the headlights from rocks/trees etc. A bulll bar, on the other hand, is meant to withstand hits and not cause damage to the vehicle. They are strong enough to mount a winch on (another thing the brush guard can't do), and also have mounting holes for lights. Like you said though, they are pricey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselmunk Posted December 5, 2004 Share Posted December 5, 2004 a brush guard will hold up against a deer, though. i whacked one about a week after i mounted mine, i was only going about 5mph around a corner, but i hit it dead center and pushed the deer back about 10 feet. then about six months later, i was headed to work in the fog. came around a bend going about 45mph and nailed one with the right side of the guard. i pulled over and checked, the only thing that broke was the retaining screw on the passenger side of the bumper in the wheel well. that and the blood and hair all over the hood and fender. brush guard didn't bend or anything. ask abomb1, he's got it now, and i bet he couldn't tell the difference. manik- deer tested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted December 5, 2004 Share Posted December 5, 2004 sorry - I should have been more specific when I said "bullbar" I mean this kind... (yeah - I'd love the ARB, actually a TJM - but they dont make them for my year ... anyway my stock bumper is only a week old - just got it back from the body shop) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abomb1 Posted December 6, 2004 Share Posted December 6, 2004 a brush guard will hold up against a deer, though. i whacked one about a week after i mounted mine, i was only going about 5mph around a corner, but i hit it dead center and pushed the deer back about 10 feet.then about six months later, i was headed to work in the fog. came around a bend going about 45mph and nailed one with the right side of the guard. i pulled over and checked, the only thing that broke was the retaining screw on the passenger side of the bumper in the wheel well. that and the blood and hair all over the hood and fender. brush guard didn't bend or anything. ask abomb1, he's got it now, and i bet he couldn't tell the difference. manik- deer tested. Yeah, I would never have guessed you hit a deer with this thing. Nothing is bent and everything lined up perfectly when I installed it today. I'll post some pics as soon as I can get them. Thanks again dieselmunk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dank Posted December 6, 2004 Share Posted December 6, 2004 Yup Pezzy, the TJM's are nice. But they do weigh a ton. For $379 though, you could get a T-17 which will give you some more protection. TJM Bumpers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abomb1 Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 Got some pics tonight of the brushguard on my Pathy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01PathySE Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 Is the brush guard the dealer sells any good? It seems like everyone goes with another brand?? What are the differences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cjs2000 Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 This is the Westin on my '03. I am very pleased with it, and I may add some lights to it. CJS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MOHAV233PL Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 This is the Westin on my '03. I am very pleased with it, and I may add some lights to it. CJS I have some Piaa 1100x lamps that I am trying to sell if you are interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02silverpathy Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 :o --cjs2000......That is exactly the bull bar that i want...is that made for a 96-99 also? i can't find more info anywhere...or do you have the number from where you ordered it? Please and thanks. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted December 11, 2004 Share Posted December 11, 2004 Yup Pezzy, the TJM's are nice. But they do weigh a ton. For $379 though, you could get a T-17 which will give you some more protection. TJM Bumpers TJM doesnt make anything for the 99.5 plus cjs2000 - I like!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dank Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 QUOTE (DJ Dank @ Dec 6 2004, 02:33 AM) Yup Pezzy, the TJM's are nice. But they do weigh a ton. For $379 though, you could get a T-17 which will give you some more protection. TJM Bumpers TJM doesnt make anything for the 99.5 plus Ugggghhh..that sucks. I forgot all about that. What about ARB? Anything from them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted December 14, 2004 Share Posted December 14, 2004 ARB yes - $1200 USD...maybeif I won the lottery. and its heaaaaaaaaavy I hear... guy in our club has the 2" lift coils and the ARB, my stock truck sits higher than his... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosspbig Posted December 14, 2004 Share Posted December 14, 2004 Hey guys, I am installing my new TJM t-17 bull bar in a few weeks and im going to try to take pictures of the whole process as to provide a write up for people who want to do it in the future. i will also post some pics up when i am finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cjs2000 Posted December 20, 2004 Share Posted December 20, 2004 :o --cjs2000......That is exactly the bull bar that i want...is that made for a 96-99 also? i can't find more info anywhere...or do you have the number from where you ordered it? Please and thanks. Chris linky-loo That's where I got it. I think they have it for those years. CJS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02silverpathy Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 Thanks a ton for the reply........after the regular christmas day for my daughter and all i plan on getting back to the regular everyday adult christmas!!! -bounce- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGame Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 :o --cjs2000......That is exactly the bull bar that i want...is that made for a 96-99 also? i can't find more info anywhere...or do you have the number from where you ordered it? Please and thanks. Chris It's great I have one with Hella 500's it looks really good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximusnt Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 You're not talking about me, are ya pezzy? The ARB isn't that much heavier than the stock front bumper, maybe 50 lbs more. I've got OME lift coils in the front, and Valley Springs in the back, and the truck is almost a little higher in the front than back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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