mesh headlight guards
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mesh headlight guards
Anyone know where they can be bought? I am thinking of driving the Dempster haul road this summer, and its almost guaranteed that you will crack a windshield, headlight. Plus, they look wicked.
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Man you used to be able to get these at Canadian Tire for like $8....but anyway.
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...2BSI%26otn%3D2
but like most companies in the U.S they want more to ship to Canada then they do Baghdad.
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...2BSI%26otn%3D2
but like most companies in the U.S they want more to ship to Canada then they do Baghdad.
Last edited by flatland4runner; 11-03-2008 at 02:39 PM.
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I might just make some gravel guards for the headlights.
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ever hear of plexi glass (its bulletproof) ..
not saying i know where to find pre-made covers, but for a temporary sheild with the ability of keeping lights doing their purpose, a few cut pieces could save the day
not saying i know where to find pre-made covers, but for a temporary sheild with the ability of keeping lights doing their purpose, a few cut pieces could save the day
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I haven't looked, lately, but I know that those guards are usually available in J.C. Whitney. Mine have saved my Hella E-codes countless times over the years!
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Plexiglass scratches really easily, I'm pretty sure that it would distort or limit the amount of light that would get through. Not so keen on that idea.
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I like the idea of disposable covers. You could make some little slots that the covers slide into and just replace them when they wore out.
Now, to figure out what to do about the windshield.
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I run these on my 4Runner:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DICK-...QQcmdZViewItem
1 PAIR BLACK 7 3/8 X 5 3/8 RECTANGLE
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DICK-...QQcmdZViewItem
1 PAIR BLACK 7 3/8 X 5 3/8 RECTANGLE
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A more practicle solution would be silicone wiper blades that wear out slower than the typical rubber ones you get parts stores for... those wet/muddy/dusty trips.
LoL but It would be funny to see someone peeling a layer off their windshield after every puddle!
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wrap it w/seran wrap....itll be like driving underwater, but it iwll save some rock chips...
really, i would just go for it, if you want to save your truck from chips, park it in a garage.
i buy headlights from walmart, and i think they are cheaper than the screens.
and in racing, we tape the lights, not to protect them, but to keep the glass from falling on the track.
but again, my bmw uses crystal lenses (all euro cars do...in europe, mine are hella ellipsoids)...and crystal doesnt chip...it cracks and its gone..but it is much harder than glass, and will never pitt like all my american glass
but my toy, its just a daily driver, and a romper.
if you need lights, go to a junk yard, and get a "off road "set for 2 bucks.
really, i would just go for it, if you want to save your truck from chips, park it in a garage.
i buy headlights from walmart, and i think they are cheaper than the screens.
and in racing, we tape the lights, not to protect them, but to keep the glass from falling on the track.
but again, my bmw uses crystal lenses (all euro cars do...in europe, mine are hella ellipsoids)...and crystal doesnt chip...it cracks and its gone..but it is much harder than glass, and will never pitt like all my american glass
but my toy, its just a daily driver, and a romper.
if you need lights, go to a junk yard, and get a "off road "set for 2 bucks.
Last edited by idanity; 11-04-2008 at 11:52 PM.
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I run these on my 4Runner:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DICK-...QQcmdZViewItem
1 PAIR BLACK 7 3/8 X 5 3/8 RECTANGLE
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DICK-...QQcmdZViewItem
1 PAIR BLACK 7 3/8 X 5 3/8 RECTANGLE
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i think they fit in between the glass lens and the outer trim..
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Last edited by idanity; 11-05-2008 at 01:45 AM.
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i agree with denk, i have 3m protection film on my headlights. non scratch, non fade, perfectly clear. its like a soft vinyl film that sticks to glass. works great.