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    need brushguard getting attacked by deer

    I was wondering if a trooper or amego brushguard would fit.The deer are thick here in wv

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    Tone Monday dot com

    http://www.tonemonday.com/images/ful...rush_guard.htm

    http://www.tonemonday.com/vxparts.html

    or have one custom made locally, but be ready to pay for it.

    Also search other threads on here for the same subject. Some people have used a Lexus brush guard, but I do not like it half as much as Tone's listed above.

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    I use a modified ML320 Brush guard...









    Also info here ....read whole thread...gives full details

    http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=7655
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    Beware though....if ya REALLY hit a deer...any of these guards will likely fold in and damage your front wings as well...

    ..deers hit hard!

    GLTY..feel free to ask , if you have any questions

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    Brushgaurd + deer = brushgaurd in grill
    Brushgaurds are not designed to take heavy hits and will bend inward upon impact of something the size of a deer at driving speeds. Might want to look into haveing something a bit sturdier fabricated.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Triathlete View Post
    Brushgaurd + deer = brushgaurd in grill
    Brushgaurds are not designed to take heavy hits and will bend inward upon impact of something the size of a deer at driving speeds. Might want to look into haveing something a bit sturdier fabricated.
    +10

    My VX was run into a wall by a tech early this year and I had Tone's brushguard mounted. I sustained more damage because of it, since it folded down into the hood and around the front fenders. Just know that there is a big difference between a brushguard for SHOW and one that is FUNCTIONAL. I think the majority of them on the market are for SHOW, so watch what you buy.
    Gary Noonan
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    I had a local steel fabricator make me a custom bar to protect my precious plastic and steel when I'm off-roading...



    Its attached to the bumper mounts on my JDM model - I assume it will be the same on yours.

    A

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    I found this brush guard/bull bar on Ebay that I think will fit that I am going to buy after I check it out. Take a look. Maybe it will work for U2.
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/03-06...=p4506.c0.m245

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    Tone has one VERY similar that does fit!

    http://tonemonday.com/images/safaribar/safari.htm

    Quote Originally Posted by Bieredalsace View Post
    I found this brush guard/bull bar on Ebay that I think will fit that I am going to buy after I check it out. Take a look. Maybe it will work for U2.
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/03-06...=p4506.c0.m245


    jo

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    I really like what you did with the modified MB brush guard.
    The bull bar I found is $200 cheaper and looks better than the Westin bar you linked to, Plus it's stainless steel which should last longer than painted or plated metal. IMO

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