Brush gaurd, Bull bar

Nate_V8 · 02-11-2010, 07:45 PM

Who makes a GOOD looking brush guard or bull bar? I can't find any so far, I have a 1997 and so far the bull bars look tiny or the brush guard look cheap and wimpy.

If you have any pics of yours and what type, please let me know. Thanks

Caejxr · 02-11-2010, 11:08 PM

use the search bar there is a lot on here. someone even makes them. lots of people make their own. If you're looking to buy one i know kenmtn.com makes them for the explorer. There are several other sites that will make custom bumpers or you can check with one of your local metal fabricators.

*Paraphoe* · 02-13-2010, 09:56 PM

I used to have a Manik on my '97. Looked great, IMO:

pinstripefan90 · 02-14-2010, 12:15 AM

I have a Westin Brush Bar on my 99 Sport and a Manik Push Bar on my 95 XLT.

The Manik came on the 95 but I bought the Westin for my 99 and like it a lot better...

- Jake

alexsealey · 03-10-2010, 12:00 PM

and the first time you hit a deer or somthing thay will fold up into your engine

askingxforxit · 03-10-2010, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by alexsealey

and the first time you hit a deer or somthing thay will fold up into your engine

doubt that... a moose maybe but not a deer unless the brush guard was installed incorrectly

**section525** · 03-10-2010, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate_V8

Who makes a GOOD looking brush guard or bull bar?

No one!

askingxforxit · 03-10-2010, 12:26 PM

You could probably order one that you like the looks of, take some measurements from it then have one made out of better metals. Then return it!!! A custom build will prbably cost a couple hundred dollars more but it'll be stronger than anything you can order form a catalog.

Mounty 09 · 03-10-2010, 03:27 PM

There is mine.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FORD-...Q5fAccessories

trj360 · 03-10-2010, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by section525

No one!

Exactly

Check this out:

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=199239

Or this

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...94#post2217994

Super_Swamper_98 · 03-12-2010, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by alexsealey

and the first time you hit a deer or somthing thay will fold up into your engine

Dont think so back in July I T boned an f150 at 35mph and the gaurd saved my whole frontend!

alexsealey · 03-12-2010, 01:05 AM

wow but you still have to do body repair

alexsealey · 03-12-2010, 01:07 AM

and spend another few hundred bucks on a ne brush guard

askingxforxit · 03-12-2010, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by alexsealey

wow but you still have to do body repair

Yes but looks like that $400 brush guard save thousands in other possible repairs.

alexsealey · 03-12-2010, 01:12 AM

that is true i did not say that they would not stop some of the damage how bad was the other truck?

Super_Swamper_98 · 03-12-2010, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by askingxforxit

Yes but looks like that $400 brush guard save thousands in other possible repairs.

Very true and here is a pic of it now with about $80 worth of parts from the junk yard and I painted them for free!

alexsealey · 03-12-2010, 01:15 AM

now you need to get a new brush guard and maybe get one that will take a winch

02-11-2010, 07:45 PM	#1
Nate_V8 Wannabe Elite Explorer Norwood, Ontario 1997 5.0 limited Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 169 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Brush gaurd, Bull bar Who makes a GOOD looking brush guard or bull bar? I can't find any so far, I have a 1997 and so far the bull bars look tiny or the brush guard look cheap and wimpy. If you have any pics of yours and what type, please let me know. Thanks __________________ 1997 Explorer AWD Limited - Sold 1985 Mustang GT. 2830lb N/A 5.0. Custom cam, vic jr. intake, 750HP, 4.10s, TW heads, full drag suspension, coil overs, tubular K, 04 Cobra brakes.....list goes on and on...

02-13-2010, 09:56 PM	#3
Paraphoe Go big or go home Willow Grove, PA '97 XLT Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,877 Vehicle Specs	I used to have a Manik on my '97. Looked great, IMO: Attached Images __________________ Jason Truck - Mug - Bling "These good times will never last, keep your hand on the wheel and your foot on the gas."

03-10-2010, 12:26 PM	#8
askingxforxit Wannabe Elite Explorer Desert Hot Springs, CA In the market Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 528 Vehicle Specs	You could probably order one that you like the looks of, take some measurements from it then have one made out of better metals. Then return it!!! A custom build will prbably cost a couple hundred dollars more but it'll be stronger than anything you can order form a catalog. __________________ For those who fight for it, freedom has a taste the protected will never know

03-10-2010, 03:27 PM	#9
Mounty 09 Wannabe Elite Explorer Nothern IN 1997 Mountaineer Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 452 Vehicle Specs	There is mine. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FORD-...Q5fAccessories __________________ 1997 Mountaineer with tt, shackles, 3" BL, 33's, 4406 SWAP!, and rock sliders.

02-11-2010, 11:08 PM	#2
Caejxr Wannabe Elite Explorer Pensecola, Fl. '97 XLT Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 87 Vehicle Specs	use the search bar there is a lot on here. someone even makes them. lots of people make their own. If you're looking to buy one i know kenmtn.com makes them for the explorer. There are several other sites that will make custom bumpers or you can check with one of your local metal fabricators.

02-14-2010, 12:15 AM	#4
pinstripefan90 Wannabe Elite Explorer New York '99 Sport 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 35 Vehicle Specs	I have a Westin Brush Bar on my 99 Sport and a Manik Push Bar on my 95 XLT. The Manik came on the 95 but I bought the Westin for my 99 and like it a lot better... - Jake

03-10-2010, 12:00 PM	#5
alexsealey Wannabe Elite Explorer Island City, Oregon 1998 XLT Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 22 Vehicle Specs	and the first time you hit a deer or somthing thay will fold up into your engine

03-12-2010, 01:05 AM	#12
alexsealey Wannabe Elite Explorer Island City, Oregon 1998 XLT Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 22 Vehicle Specs	wow but you still have to do body repair

03-12-2010, 01:07 AM	#13
alexsealey Wannabe Elite Explorer Island City, Oregon 1998 XLT Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 22 Vehicle Specs	and spend another few hundred bucks on a ne brush guard

03-12-2010, 01:12 AM	#15
alexsealey Wannabe Elite Explorer Island City, Oregon 1998 XLT Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 22 Vehicle Specs	that is true i did not say that they would not stop some of the damage how bad was the other truck?

03-12-2010, 01:15 AM	#17
alexsealey Wannabe Elite Explorer Island City, Oregon 1998 XLT Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 22 Vehicle Specs	now you need to get a new brush guard and maybe get one that will take a winch