Alright... there are lots of manufacturers of brush guards out there. They range from 150 to over 500. Some are aluminum and some are steel. Some are 1 piece and others are 5piece. Westin seems to be making the most expensive stuff out there. Anyone have a suggestion as to what is the best for the money? The guards i've seen out there have all been using steel hardware that rusts after about 6 months. Does anyone sell a guard with nice stainless hardware?

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2000 XLT SC FS, 4.6/5-spd, 3.55 LS, 4X4 Off-Road, Black w/silver 2-tone. Pro-chamber Cat-back exhaust, K&N Filter, Bugflector, Cowl cover, Window shades, Carbon fiber headlight covers.

 

Manik makes a stainless one but it's pretty pricey (around $700+). I just bought a Genuine Steel Products guard in black powdercoat finish; unfortunately, doesn't last 2-3 winters up here in AK. I've been debating about putting Herculiner on it. But not sure if it'll maintain the shine or dull after a few months.
Check out www.ustruckaccessorieswhse.com


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1999 F250 LD S/C XLT 4x4
5.4L, 3.73, 4R100 trans.
Flowmaster 40 "DF" series, K&N, Superchip, WMS Velocity Tube, Rancho RSX shocks, Hellwig rear swaybar, Stull billet grille, 2-PIAA Pro80XT's (120W), 2-KC Daylighters (150W), Clear Side Lens Mod w/ 9006 (55W bulbs). 265/70 R17 BFG AT KO's on 17x8 American Racing Atlas rims
Kenwood 7007 CD, Alpine 3342 Signal Processor, Alpine MRV-F353 5Ch. Amp, Pioneer TS-A6865 3-way speakers, MTX Thunderforms. CompuStar alarm/autostart. On the way: Performance Accessories 3" body lift, 33/12.5/17 ProComps, GSP grille guard and more KC's

 

I just put a Manik Stainless one-piece on. Cost me $700, but it looks SWEET, and will never rust up here, even in our wonderful MI salt season. I know what oyu mean about the others not lasting. They get about 2 or maybe 3 winters, and they all begin to corrode. I went with the one piece so that the only non-stainless bolts are on the mounting brackets (which hide nicely) and on the headlight wires (which can be replaced with stainless at any boat shop). I also bought a set of stainless 150 watt KCs from the same shop... again for the same reasons, however KC now makes a black titanium housing for fans of black.

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98 Explorer (Lemon Law Case in Progress)

'00 F-150, X-cab, 4x4, Lariat, Off-road, Trailer Tow, Holandia Sunroof, built 11/99 picked up 10/00!
List of planned mods: Clear corners and tails, CB wiring, Stainless brush guard, at least 1 set of KCs (probably more!), custom radar detector mount, color matched trailer hitch with stainless steel ball, torsion bar tweak, bug deflector, spray in liner, and a tonneau of some sort...

 

I just bought mine. It's made by Longtek Engineering's subsidary: Genuine Steel Products. It's the 1-pc steel Safari Guard.
99-01 F-150 part # on www.carparts.com is 80212
It's $309.99 plus shipping.
Use coupon code # 1963005 to get $100 off.
Mine was $245.16 shipped to my door. I got it in less than 6 days. Mounted Friday. Check it out.

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2000 Ford F-150 Extended Cab Flare Side 4x4 Lariat
5.4L;auto;3.55LS;Black/Silver;Off-Road;remote keyless entry;floor shift 4wd;Class III

Mods so far:
Lund X-Terminator bug shield; Vent Shade Vent Visors; GTS headlight blackouts; Westin Black nerf bars; Pendaliner bedliner; Genuine Steel Products (Longtek Engineering) black Grille/Brush Guard; GTS Tail Blazer II Slotted taillight covers; Clear corner lenses; under hitch backup lights (for now)
Pending
Crank torsion bars to level truck; Change gold 4x4 stickers to silver; 2 KC Daylighter 6" black round lights for grille guard.
Wish list:
Roll bar; Lots of lights; Flowmaster 40 or 50 Series single to dual exhaust; Aluminum dash kit; Change silver accent to dark charcoal; Change factory striping to silver & black; White gauges; Optima red top battery; Hidden winch; Custom backup lights; Kenwood TV/CD/AM/FM/DVD system; Viper alarm w/ remote start; Remote 5-spd Rancho RS9000s; Custom tonneu cover to fit around roll bar; A 18' - 26' boat to tag along behind



Please visit My Web Site (Updated Daily)
or e-mail me lariat4wd@yahoo.com


[This message has been edited by lariat4wd (edited 11-25-2000).]

 

Here's the link to a pic of my grille guard. It's not a very good pic, but it gives you an idea of what it looks like and the mounting, etc.




Can somebody tell me how to post the pic in here instead of just the link? I knwo there's an easy way, but I can't find it... I guess I should've paid attention in all those other posts about the subject!


[This message has been edited by GIJoeCam (edited 11-27-2000).]

[This message has been edited by GIJoeCam (edited 11-28-2000).]

 

put a [img] infront and a [/img] after the url

 

I guess I blew it... any suggestions?

 

GIJoecam,

1. Upload your pics to a site like Photopoint or Zing.
2. Then point to the pic. and right click on the mouse and select "Properties"
3. Where it says "Address URL:" Highlight the complete website address and left click mouse to "Copy."
4. Then to post a pic type:
[img]"then paste/left clickmouse"[/img]

 

Tried that... I did it from communities.msn.com... here's the link to the page the pic is on....
http://content.communities.msn.com/i...2&ID_Message=1

Give it a shot and let me know what I'm doing wrong... I tried it just like you said, but couldn't get the pic through....

I feel like such a dumb-@$$!

:-)
-Joe-

 

GIJoeCam's

Right click on your picture on your site and then hit 'Properties'. Copy the address on the pop up. paste it in between the [img]& /img (with brackets).

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'97 F-150 Lariat SuperCab 4X4

• White/Silver, 4.6L, Auto.
• Tinted Windows/Bedmat/Toolbox/Lund Bug Deflector/Ventvisors/Extra Horns
• 265/75/16 BFGoodrich on polished 16x8 AR-136's
• Cat-back Dual Exhaust (Straight pipes with big chrome tips)
• Polar Bear Grille Guard
• Cranked Torsion Bars for 1" Lift

 

Thanks, Flatlander... I tried that a few times to no avail... can you put the exact line you used in quotes for me so I can see exactly what I was doing wrong? I'd really appreciate it.... Thanks again for the help.
-Joe-

 

{img}http://content.communities.msn.com/isapi/fetch.dll?action=view_photo&ID_Community=GIJoeCam& ID_Topic=2&ID_Message=1{/img}

Use [img] & [/img] instead of using {}
With no spaces.

[This message has been edited by Jupiterak (edited 11-28-2000).]

 

Boy, that was quick!!!... I thought I tried that, but I guess I must've had a type-o.... I think I figured it out... I couldn't see all of the URL for the pic, so I didn't have anything beyond the "GIJoeCam&_ID", and when I tried to just copy it, all that showed up when I pasted it was "Manik Grill Guard" I dunnpo what's up, but thanks.... I guess I just need some practice now. :-)

Thanks. Now, back to our originally scheduled question..... :-)


[This message has been edited by GIJoeCam (edited 11-28-2000).]

 

eruo guard, by golly it worked...



[This message has been edited by TREADMARKS (edited 11-29-2000).]

 

Treadmarks,
Is that the GSP Euro Safari guard?
That's what I just got.
I have a 4x4. I had to remove my tow hooks.
Anyone know anyone that can make a 3 inch soli steel spacer to remount my hooks?

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2000 Ford F-150 Extended Cab Flare Side 4x4 Lariat
5.4L;auto;3.55LS;Black/Silver;Off-Road;remote keyless entry;floor shift 4wd;Class III

Mods so far:
Lund X-Terminator bug shield; Vent Shade Vent Visors; GTS headlight blackouts; Westin Black nerf bars; Pendaliner bedliner; Genuine Steel Products (Longtek Engineering) black Grille/Brush Guard; GTS Tail Blazer II Slotted taillight covers; Clear corner lenses; under hitch backup lights (for now)
Pending
Crank torsion bars to level truck; Change gold 4x4 stickers to silver; 2 KC Daylighter 6" black round lights for grille guard.
Wish list:
Roll bar; Lots of lights; Flowmaster 40 or 50 Series single to dual exhaust; Aluminum dash kit; Change silver accent to dark charcoal; Change factory striping to silver & black; White gauges; Optima red top battery; Hidden winch; Custom backup lights; Kenwood TV/CD/AM/FM/DVD system w/ some thump; Viper alarm w/ remote start; Remote 5-spd Rancho RS9000s; Custom tonneu cover to fit around roll bar; A 18' - 26' boat to tag along behind



Please visit My Web Site (Updated Daily)
or e-mail me lariat4wd@yahoo.com



[This message has been edited by lariat4wd (edited 11-29-2000).]