Eckman

I emailed the owner of a wrecked 97 runner from Ebay, and asked if I could just buy the grill guard off of their truck, and they responded: "how much do you offer"

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...3AAAQ%3AUS%3A1

Thats the runner. What do you think a reasonable offer is? I dont know the brand of it for sure; nor what quality it is outside of those pictures. Thanks

rimpainter.com

You don't want a grill guard. They cause more damage in minor accidents. Not even worth the shipping charge in my opinion. You are far better off going with a whole new bumper such as the T-17.

msw0085

How does an arb or tjm cause any less damage in the same minor accident? I know that they are better quality and usually provide better approach angles, but they are way $$ and dont give the same aesthetics that some people like with a brush guard. That said, I picked mine up in person for $80.

rimpainter.com

The TJM or ARB gets scuffed or dented. The grill guard gets destroyed and takes out the hood and/or fender in the process. That's the difference.

New T17's aren't much more than a new "quality" grill guard anyway.

msw0085

oh i thought i thought you were refering to the damaged caused to other cars for some reason..

rimpainter.com

no big deal.