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whats the correct name for the pushbar thing that protects the front of the truck?

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Old Feb 25, 2004 | 01:29 PM
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whats the correct name for the pushbar thing that protects the front of the truck?

sorry for the stupid question but im trying to find a used one and i dont really know the exact name for it this pic is an example

http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...9/511609_2.jpg

i dont want one that big but something more basic like that. thanks.
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Old Feb 25, 2004 | 01:34 PM
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To my best knowledge they are called Brushguards.
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Old Feb 25, 2004 | 01:41 PM
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I would suggest Performance Products but someone mentioned having problems with them somewhat recently. You could try http://www.waag.com and see if there are local carriers.

OR if you have a runner that is compatible, check out TDiddy's thread, he's selling one for $100 + shipping. Depending on where you live, you might be able to snag this for 50% of new cost!

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27454
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Old Feb 25, 2004 | 02:48 PM
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I call them ugly.

Bullbars are the way to go.
http://www.expeditionexchange.com/ar.../BULLBAR-E.jpg
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Old Feb 25, 2004 | 02:53 PM
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I had a Waag brushguard for a few months that I bought from another member. It was very sturdy with 4 points of attachment and one piece construction. For the price of your stock bumper, valance and brushguard you could have a TJM-17
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Old Feb 25, 2004 | 04:00 PM
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brushguard,pushbar,deerguard,treeguard,brickwallgu ard,truckguard,ugle
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Old Feb 25, 2004 | 04:00 PM
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you forgot grille guard
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Old Feb 25, 2004 | 04:34 PM
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sorry
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Old Feb 25, 2004 | 04:41 PM
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Just messin' with ya
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Old Feb 25, 2004 | 04:49 PM
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The correct name is crap.

If you want to protect the front end and make your truck look tough, buy a real bumper. The TJM-17's can be had for a bit more than a crap guard and they actually protect things.
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Old Feb 25, 2004 | 04:50 PM
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I've always heard grille guard but I'm from Kentucky so who knows what the REAL name is.
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Old Feb 25, 2004 | 04:52 PM
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If you are talking about the full size bar that has guards on it that protect the headlights and grill, then that's a brush guard.

If you're talking about just the single piece that protects the grill it can be called a brushguard, push bar, a-bar, or safari bar.

-Keith
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Old Feb 25, 2004 | 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Flygtenstein
The correct name is crap.
(In Ed McMahon's voice) You are correct, Sir!

I own one as pictured below. It's new name is front end crimper. Consider that a warning.
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Old Feb 26, 2004 | 04:07 PM
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I have seen them what ever you want to call it push brush deer bar guard do more damage to a rig then good buy a good name bumper and it will save your front end
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Old Feb 26, 2004 | 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by lunatic14r
I have seen them what ever you want to call it push brush deer bar guard do more damage to a rig then good buy a good name bumper and it will save your front end


A TJM T-17 like mine will only run you about $450 it's way more sturdy than a waag brushguard that cost almost the same.
Mine has somewhat of a gap since I have a 1.4" BL.

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Old Feb 26, 2004 | 04:59 PM
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yep, in my younger days i had one of them there things. at least i had the piece of mind that no brush was gonna dare mess with my rig!
but yeah, i've mostly heard them called grill or brush guards. to be fair, they will protect your front end, but only from very minor collisions. as far as accident aftermath, off road durability, approach angles, etc well that's another story.
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Old Feb 26, 2004 | 05:24 PM
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my buddy hit a honda accord at 10mph. His push or brush guard bent back into his hood and fenders. It messed up the whole front end I will bet $1000 that if it was not on his truck all he would have suffered was a mangled bumper
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