Brush Guard for 93 XLT

[Moese]

I tried seraching for the answer to this but couldn't find a clear answer....

What is the sturdiest, toughest, most solid, and best looking (pre-fabricated, I don't have the time to build my own) brush guard for the 91-94 Explorers?

I'd like something I can push another car with (push not run into) without collapsing the guard. It will mostly be used for aux light protection and keeping brush away from the headlights.

Ideally I could hook-up to it low and use it as a recovery point.

I may be dreaming here but any opinions appreciated.

 

[ksaldibar]

I have a '94, but it's all the same. I have a modular Manik grille guard. It keeps the lights I put on protected and it can push another car (someone parked a little to close one day and I was stuck in my spot, but not for long). In fact, some @$$hole driver smacked into my X last week and messed it up. The grille guard is still there. He must have been going about 70-80mph cause my X was moved 60 ft.

Just look at "MY EXPLORER" in my signature for the before pics and look at "ACCIDENT PICTURES" for the after. I hope this helps.

-ken

 

[ArmandMartinez]

Man, that guy really jacked up your truck.
Did you have to do any drilling to install your grille guard? How much did it cost you?

 

[ksaldibar]

No drilling at all. Two small brackets bolt to the frame, then the grill guard bolts to the brackets. The list price of it is around $450, but the guy gave it to us for $380. As long as you have someone to help you and some wrenches, you can probably do it yourself.

-ken