Shopping around for a grille guard now and was wondering if anyone has any insight on which one is better. Durability, look, functionality (hood access) and so on. I'm stuck between the Westin Sportsman, Manik, and the DeeZee. Any input would be great. Thanks

 

I vote Manik.. I love mine.. check my gallery... although I think you've seen mine..cuz I think we discussed it... but I like showing off my truck

 

Oh forgot to talk about function.. the Manik has two levers one on each side that you flip, and it allows the grill guard to pivot forward about 1"-2" to allow the hood to raise... I've had zero problems with this... (had my doubts at first) I absolutly love this grill guard... it fits the contours much better than any other I've seen.

 

Whats the warranty like? lifetime finish?

 

RANCHHAND!

The Ranchhand was a breeze, tru no-drill install. It fits perfectly, and has clearance for the hood to open, so there's no need to tilt it forward.


Pix of my Ranchhand Grill Guard

 

I saw the Manik on ctupton's reply and ordered one. Thanx ctupton. I enjoy it because of the way it hugs the front end. As mentioned earlier, the levers on each side release in 2 seconds to rock the grill forward. Mine will come forward about 3". It will give you about 1/2" to 1" for clearance of the hood opening. They come with a 5 year limited warranty.

I looked at ordering the Westin Platinum Series (they carry a lifetime limited warranty on product and finish) but they were about 3 times the price of the manik. Did not want to spend that much on a grill guard that looked and worked about the same.

 

Yea I think I'm starting to lean toward the Manik as well after ogaling your gallery over and over, man that really looks good. I originally thought I would just go bug deflector but the grille guards look better and will serve me well up north. I know Manik has the tailight guards that match as well and I also want them. Decisions, decisions

 

oooooo those would loook goood..

trying to buy a house so no play truck toys for me for a while (except my tonneau which is suppose to be here this week)

 

Bought house in August. Now I can have my toys...

 

hehe not only do we have similar trucks .. next thing your gonna tell me is your profession has to do with architecture...

 

Actually, I am a Business Manager for an auto dealership. (GM) Needless to say they love me when I come into the parking lot.

 

wheew.. thought I might of had a northern counterpart up there in Minnesota... it was starting to give me one of those wierd umpa lumpa vibes

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by ctupton
I vote Manik.. I love mine.. check my gallery... although I think you've seen mine..cuz I think we discussed it... but I like showing off my truck [/QUOT

Is that the Manik 1 piece? or 3? Need to know, I'm about to order all my mods. Thanks

 

I really like the Ranch Hand if it mounts well. I am looking for some protection from slight collisions with deer and push bar capability. How good is this grill guard and how much?

 

personally if i had a truck i wouldnt put a grille guard on it. i think the 04 looks better without it. typically i like trucks lifted as high as the sky and all the mods available, but for some reason i dont like all those things on the 04. i guess its 100% perfect the way its built.