Need Advice (Brush/Grille Guard)

[2003_ZR5]

Check out this brush/grille guard. (copy the link)

http://www.stylintrucks.com/part.aspx?c ... rtid=25327

1.)Have any of you bought this particular guard? If so, is it worth it?

2.)Does anyone have a different brush/grille guard for an S-10 that you can recommend?


Here is another brush guard that I'd rather have. The website says it WILL fit an S10, but I don't want to risk it. Can anyone tell me for sure?

http://www.autoanything.com/grille-guar ... 3A0A0.aspx

[kxracer]

Check out this brush/grille guard. (copy the link)

http://www.stylintrucks.com/part.aspx?c ... rtid=25327

1.)Have any of you bought this particular guard? If so, is it worth it?

2.)Does anyone have a different brush/grille guard for an S-10 that you can recommend?


Here is another brush guard that I'd rather have. The website says it WILL fit an S10, but I don't want to risk it. Can anyone tell me for sure?

http://www.autoanything.com/grille-guar ... 3A0A0.aspx

I don't know anything about either of those, but one of my friends has the one sold by lmc truck. It is a pretty nice one, and it is the same style as the ones you are looking at. We've ran into a lot of stuff with it, lol.


EDIT: Here is a link to the guard I was talking about. Way less expensive than the ones you are looking at to. Just remember you order the push bar and the light guards seperatly. http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cst/full.aspx?Page=85

[fallvitals]

That first one looks like the one f9k9 has. I dont know nothing about em, i know he said his was for a zr2, and it took some intesive modding to get it to fit. ?

Its not exactly what your looking for, but the Ori Eliminator (sold at offroadwarehouse.com ?) is probably your best bet, it runs $140 plus shipping. Theres one in the classifieds right now for $120 + shipping, never used.

[F9K9]

Here is my suggestion for looking for a grille guard or light bar. Call the manufacturer on the phone and skip emails. Yes, some do respond. most will not to emails. Have a spiral notebook and pen handy. Jot down the representative's name and or number if, they are provided. Anything will fit from '98- '04 so, stop worrying about an '02 cut off date.

I know that you all have cell phones so, just CALL THE PEOPLE TO FIND OUT answers.

I would start looking at Ebay and Craigslist for used parts before searching for new ones.

The last Crew Cab rolled off of the assemble line a half decade ago.

[HenryJ]

Seems like lots of them are for looks. The Westin has the same mounts that their safari bar uses. Those sure seem easily bent.

The GM bars take a beating as I have seen a couple that had been wrecked. Dealers may still have some NOS?

I know that there was one bar that had the option for a front receiver or winch mount. Was it the Warn Transformer?

WAAG , Manik, who else?

[2003_ZR5]

I appreciate the help, everyone.

[z28]

Does anyone know if a brush guard from a 97 will fit an 03 or if it is close enough to be easily modifed to fit?

[nebby58]

I'm not an expert with brush guards, but the s10 had in evolution in the '97 to 98' year. I doubt that the brush guard will fit because the body style changed. I don't know if it can be modified or not.

[HenryJ]

A comparison of the frames might help? GM Upfitter manuals

[z28]

does that web site go back to 97? I can only get it to go to 99.

[HenryJ]

I only see back to 1999. It will be up to you to decide if your model has significant changes from the models available.

[z28]

Will do. Thanks for the help.

[z28]

I know I have posted this in two places but any help would be appriciated. Could anyone post a picture of how thier brush guard mounts to their frame? Im looking at a used one and I just want to see how its supposed to mount before I buy it. Any pics would be a big help. Thanks

[HenryJ]

What make and model are you considering? Have you checked out the manufacturers installation instructions? I know that Westin has theirs online.

[z28]

Its made by go rhino. Its supposed to be for 98 and newer. I wanted to make sure I knew what I was looking at before I go to see. I checked go rhinos web site and all I get is generic picture. I did check out westins site to see how theirs mounted. I thought it might make more sense if i could seen an exaple on a truck.

[F9K9]

I bought mine used from a ZR2 owner. The front frame horn width is not the same between the ZR2 package and ours. I had performed a 2"BL so, my stock tow hooks wouldn't work without spacers and there is a consensus that spacers and recovery will tweak your frame. I incorporated 1st gen tow hooks to mount my Waag unit.




I took the measurements, made my own crude drawing and took it to the welding shop. They did it for under $20. As you can see, that was 6 yrs ago, though.

[killian96ss]

I have the ORW bar pictured above and really like it, but it is more of a light bar than a brush/grill guard even though I can stand on it without it flexing or fear of it breaking off. A good brush/grill guard should be mounted to the frame and bumper for any real impact strength. Some of the cheap ones out there are real flimsy!

Steve

[z28]

Thanks for the pics. I figured that was how it mounted just wanted to be sure. btw i really like your truck. The plans for mine are similar.

[sonomadude4x4]

ive got a winston ill post pics on how it mounts later on today if i can mines alot different than the one shown above