I came across a really sweet "Cow Bar" at this site...it's on an X-5 - the third picture down the page

Cow Bar (http://www.mgracing.an/bmw_x5.htm)

I always thought these were called bull bar's. Oh well. Anyway, does anyone know if they make one like this for explorers?? That may look real nice.

Well yeah they are usually called cow catchers in smaller towns...

I call it a light bar... Its stricktly for looks... I had the westin version on my X.. And it didn't hold up for crap.... I knew it wouldn't when I put it on but it also severly hurt my approach angle for wheeling too... Now its gone...

I thought they were called bull bars too.... Oh well.

Just my personal opinion, I wouldn't put one of these on a 4x4. If you have to put something on a 4x4, go for a whole brush guard that can actually do something. These are just for looks on the street.

I'm not one to put off-road stuff on a street truck to begin with. I do have a street truck though...anybody have any pics of nice ones on their x?

I'm not talking about the Safari bar, I'm looking for one with the verticle bars on the bottom part

I no longer drive an Explorer but I still surf this site cause I love the X's. If you are looking for something tough and rugged, give the guys at www.ranchhand.com a call. I love the look of these bumpers and they are built damn tough!

Originally posted by Cdexplorer
I'm not one to put off-road stuff on a street truck to begin with. I do have a street truck though...anybody have any pics of nice ones on their x?

I'm not talking about the Safari bar, I'm looking for one with the verticle bars on the bottom part

Sorry. I assumed it was for four wheeling. I'll keep my eyes out for anything for ya

I hate :mad: the SUV owners that have grill guards on their trucks when they have no need for one. Those things cause serious injuries when they hit pedestrians.

Originally posted by Kontrol-Trak
Those things cause serious injuries when they hit pedestrians.

Only if you hit them at the right angle....

Is that what people mean when they say it "hurt their approach angle"? :)

Those things cause serious injuries when they hit pedestrians.

Hmmmm...I'm thinking there will be injuries regardless. If you make a habit of hitting pedistrians, GET THE BRUSH GUARD to protect your headlights from any flying arms, legs, etc.

if you actually get in in accident they will wipe out your a/c condensor, tranny cooler and radiator.....

Originally posted by Hartman


Hmmmm...I'm thinking there will be injuries regardless. If you make a habit of hitting pedistrians, GET THE BRUSH GUARD to protect your headlights from any flying arms, legs, etc. Those bars do way more damage to the organs than a stock bumper. How would you feel if you or your children got hit by a truck with them on? It could mean life or death. I didn't realize that you guys are so cold-hearted :rolleyes:

Fear of hitting pedistrians is not going to stop anyone that has their mind on getting a brush guard for any reason. :rolleyes:

don't step/or pull out in front of a moving anything and there is no reason to worry. teach and watch your kids ! stuff happens but that's like saying guns are bad, no, if not handled safely etc... it's the dummy's behind the gun
:mattmoon: :shoot:
take responsibility for your actions

I agree.