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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 02:45 PM
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Ranch Hand Guard OWNERS....

Could you post a pic of your truck with your brush/grille guard if it was manufactured by Ranch Hand?

Looking into purchasing one and would like to see some trucks with it mounted.

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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 03:23 PM
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Heres the pic I have in my signature, there are more in my gallery. When I bought it, it didnt have any light tabs on it, so recently I welded some on. Came out nice. I was thinking four tabs, but I only had two lights. I love this guard! Once I was parked under an awning with steel I beams holding it up. When I went to back out, I hit the I beam with the guard and it bent into the fender. Amazingly, when I pulled forward, it went back to its original position. Im positive that without this, I would have had to do some major body work. The tow hooks stay functional, and it was very easy to install.

There are pics are under MODS and My Truck.
 

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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 03:32 PM
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Are you just looking at the Ranch Hands? I have a Frontier and I think the quality is on par with RH.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 03:57 PM
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Yes, I am only looking at Ranch Hand.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 05:32 PM
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was that helpful atol?
 
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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 05:38 PM
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Oh yes, thank you very much.

I think I am going to get one and then have it painted. You said the install was easy? 1 or 2 people? Time involved?
 
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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 05:59 PM
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It was very easy w/2, it just gets alittle heavy & you need someone to hold it up. Time....Id say 15-20 minutes to get it on, a little more to adjust it. I cant say for sure cause its been over a year and I had to take my bull bar off.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 06:55 PM
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Awesome!

Maybe I can get some help from another San Antonio member or just do it at the firehouse.

Looking forward to it.

If you dont mind me asking how much did you pay for it?
 
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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 07:24 PM
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im in SA. Near UTSA. would help for free. i was thinking about this and would like to see this on yours!
 
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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 07:28 PM
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and I'll supervise.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 08:50 PM
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I can turn a wrench or two
 
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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Copeland!
Yes, I am only looking at Ranch Hand.
i would encourage you to look at the frontier gear guard. it's built with better welds, and in some places, a little thicker steel, and has an extra bar protecting the hole where one of the radiator coolers is.

go to www.frontier-gear.com

you won't regret it.
 

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Old Mar 20, 2007 | 10:01 AM
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If your close to NW SA(1604 and Bandera), you can come take a look at mine so you can see it up close.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2007 | 01:05 PM
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Thanks for all the replies guys. Flying out of town on Thursday morning, but when I return next week I should get it in. Also, does anyone have any ideas on what color I should paint it? I perfer not to leave it black. Here is a pic of my truck...
I am thinking the gold as in the trim.


 
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Old Mar 20, 2007 | 03:05 PM
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Frontier's grille guard is kinda fugly. But if thats what you like, more power to you. As for the color, I dont think Ive ever seen one colored. I dont think you'd be able to chrome it would you? Im not sure what that would take.
 
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