I'm looking into putting a brushguard on my 99 F-150, and was wondering what everyone opinion is about which is the best. I've heard good things about Manik and Go Rhino I think it was. Living here in NJ, out in the boonies I hit a lot of deer with other vehicles. My baby has hit one deer and that was at like 10 mph....very minor and not very noticable damage. I want a brushguard that's going to take a beating and keep it's shape!

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99 F-150 extended cab. Black over gold. 4.6l V8 w/K&N filter. Lund bug deflector and Vent shades. Factory installed tonneau cover and nerf bars.

 

I love my Ranch hand rover guard,
Mines a 4x4 and it uses factory tow hook mounting locations but I know they make it for 2x4 also. www.ranchhand.com I think is there page. I bought mine from the local store cause they are made here in Texas.

Solid as can be, Real metal all welded and Baked on powdercoat.

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Y2K F150 4x4 XL Med Torredor Red
4.2 5 speed,K&N, 3.55 LS
Leer camper shell, bedrug,
Ranchhand Rover Brushguard 2X Off road lights
Tint/alarm/ aftermarket keyless entry/locks
VHF, HF, CB, 3 Scanners
Oh and a Gunrack

Just Ordered SuperChip and Airaid!
looking for good exhaust
I'll have pics up after install

 

Ok, not trying to SPAM here or anything, but I do work for a shop in Englishtown, NJ. They can get just about any brand. I have a Grizzly, stay away from them. So, so cheap. I have been impressed with the Manik's and they don't seem too pricey. I don't own the shop, but merely am a subcontractor for alarms and remote starters. It's called Kodiak Customs, it's in Englishtown, NJ. There are also some other shops around. There is Sand & Hill on rt. 130 in South Brunswick, Grizzly up near the Meadowlands. Shop around. All these shops will install for you too. Good luck, and remember, stay away from Grizzly.

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1997 F-150, 4.6, automatic, Dark Toreador Red, Supercab, Flareside, 4X4 Off-Road, Towing Package, Ford hvy dty rubber floor mats, Kenwood 10-disk cd changer, Kenwood am/fm cassette head unit, Ford bugshield, Chrome Grizzly Wrap Around Push Bar with 2 KC 100w Daylighters, Ventshades, Ford bedliner, Lund Premier tonneau cover, cab and bed professionally undercoated, Code Alarm Sure Start RVS remote starter, Ford alarm, Realistic CB with Wilson Little Wil antenna and Astatic power mic, ported MAF sensor, and Lots of TLC!! (Besides being an F-150 nut, I am a Ford auto technician.)

 

Sycoholic- Thanks for the warning. Englishtown huh? Haven't been there in a while....used to go to the drag strip all the time. I'll look into those places that you mentioned! Thanks again!

 

I second that, stay away from Grizzly!

 

Go Manik and go happy. It seems like the perfect fit for a F150.



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Patrick aka Mudder or MR.Daylighter of Arlington Texas (D/FW), member of the Texas Chapter club DAYLIGHTER edition F150 ®, Black 98 S/S S/C F150 4x4 0RP 5.4 3.55ls, Ramsey Pro 8000 hidden winch, Grizzly roll bar, Superwhite Bulbs, 2 Baja back up lights, 8 165 watt KC Daylighters, 4 chrome, 4 black (I come alive at night), Manik grille guard, Westin step bars, Rhino Taillight guards (thanks Pony), Magnum bug shield, Sonic aluminum treadplate 36" tool box, Flowmaster 40 series dual exhaust, Airaid High Flow system, Edelbrock IAS shocks, 285/75/16 BFG AT/S KO, American Racing Baja wheels, Cobra CB radio with 3' whip antenna, Escort Laser/Radar detector, Nokia cell phone, a Mobil Speed Pass on the back window, a F150 Online sticker, and a DAYLIGHTER sticker on the front windshield, and yes, I also have been infected with the infamous door crack. More to come for the Daylighting machine: JBA headers, superchip, and a Lighted Ford tailgate logo. If you would like to see pics, email me at mudder46@hotmail.com or see pics at me and pony's website www.angelfire.com/ok3/ponysix8 , and to hear the Flowmaster exhaust http://www.angelfire.com/ok3/ponysix8/images/T005.wav
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I heve the Rhino with the step on the bottom that you can stand on instead of reaching over and scratching fenders during maintanence. Highly recommend it. Black powder coat Put it on last Sept and not a sign of rust. I had chrome once and it was always rusting somewhere.

Just my .02---Bob

 

I like my chrome Rhino. Four years old and no rust or problems. Bought for deer protection also.

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Mine: FOR SALE SOON...1997 F150, XLT, SC, Oxford white/maroon 60/40 cloth, 4x4 ORP, 4.6L, 3.55LS, 17" ORP wheels w/GY AT/S LT265/70/17, auto, 6 CD,Towing package, alarm, Rhino grill guard w/PICCA lights, dual exhaust. Bought new June '96

Wife: '99Explorer Limited,pearl white/tan leather,4.0L,4:10LS,CD,sunroof,towing pkg.,alarm. Bought new Sept. 1999

Next: 2001 F150 XLT SuperCrew, 5.4L, 4x4,3:55LS,tow pkg. etc.......

Previous: '65 Mustang 289 HiPo, '70 Chevelle SS 396, '70 Vette Conv. 350/350, 72 Datsun PU,'74 Vette TTop, '79 Blazer, '81 F150, '83 Bonneville, '84 Gran Marquis '89 TBird Super Coupe 3.8L SuperCharged, '93 Explorer 4.0L

 

If ya go to Kodiak, tell 'em Warren recommended them. But don't forget to try Grizzly up by the Meadowlands. I'm not too familiar with them, but have seen some of their trucks at shows, and wow! Sand & Hill from what I'm told tends to be a bit $$, but check it out for yourself... I didn't think they were too bad.

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1997 F-150, 4.6, automatic, Dark Toreador Red, Supercab, Flareside, 4X4 Off-Road, Towing Package, Ford hvy dty rubber floor mats, Kenwood 10-disk cd changer, Kenwood am/fm cassette head unit, Ford bugshield, Chrome Grizzly Wrap Around Push Bar with 2 KC 100w Daylighters, Ventshades, Ford bedliner, Lund Premier tonneau cover, cab and bed professionally undercoated, Code Alarm Sure Start RVS remote starter, Ford alarm, Realistic CB with Wilson Little Wil antenna and Astatic power mic, ported MAF sensor, and Lots of TLC!! (Besides being an F-150 nut, I am a Ford auto technician.)

 

Has anyone had any experience hitting deer with the Ranchhand guards? I live in deer country in the high Sierra and have hit deer with other cars - not a pretty situation. Our small town of 12000 has over a dozen body shops. I want to be able to survive the surprise jump at hwy speeds w/o damage.

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JEM's Gem: 2000 F150 XLT Amazon Green Ext Cab 4.6 auto, K&N filter, Penda SR Bedliner,
Future: Gibson Dual Sport,Gibson Headers,Pace Edwards Roll-Top,TracRac, AMSOIL dual remote bypass filters