Installing Brush/Grille Guard

[Malcolm]

I want to put a brush/grill guard on my '92 explorer. How difficult are they to put on the car and what type should I purchase?
Thanks.

 

[Goober]

If you click on 'Jeff's Truck' in the signature you'll see one from Manik. Very easy to put on (preassembled), 4 bolts on the frame(using existing holes) and a small tie to the radiator support. It will take you less than 15 minutes to put on. Mine was for an XLT and I don't think it will fit a limited or E.B., but they do have ones that will fit.

Here is one from Ramsey, if your going to use a winch too. http://www.Ramsey.com Just to show I am not being biased.

As for the type you purchase, it should look good to you and be the one that will fit your needs. If it is just for looks, go for a less expensive one(also less weight), plan on going all out?..go for the heavier made ones with a place to mount a winch, lights,..etc..

Good luck with your truck.

 

[Seth]

I agree with Goober, Manik makes a really good brush guard. Mine has saved my a$$ to a head on colision and a really steep hill. They are also really simple to put on. Basically if you know how to use a wrench you should be ok.

 

[Malcolm]

That sounds good to me! Does the manik have room for fog lights? And is it a good weight for the truck? Thanks for your help.

 

[Malcolm]

$$$$?

Also, how much does the manik cost?

 

[Seth]

The manik has room for two lights. Click on my icon at the bottom. Mine cost me $750 but mine is stainless steel. Even though it is expensive I would pay it again any day. It has already saved me more money than that in accidents. Don't quote me but I think the black is around $450. Weight, hmmmm I think it weighted about 60 lbs. It hasn't made my front end dip down any at all though.

 

[Goober]

With delivery mine was about $550(black), but Seth is right, it is well worth the money. Without getting one thats a monster, this thing holds up well. I have hit a deer, push started a car and don't even have any scars to show. Seth's is a newer model so the guard will look closer to the one I have(more boxy looking), but it breaks up the flat look of the older explorer well. Get one, you'll love it.

 

[Malcolm]

Manik offers two types of brush guards, a one piece and a four piece. What is the difference and which would be better?
They are both offered at: http://www.performanceproducts.com but there are no pictures or any info on the two types.

 

[Guerilla Biscuits]

I always thought one piece would be better...

 

[Seth]

Both are really good. Mine is a four piece and putting it together was really simple. The one piece is going to naturally be a little stronger because it is welded together however the four piece is definately strong enough.

 

[Malcolm]

thanks

great, thanks a lot guys, I think that I am going to pay for the makik one piece and put it on sometime in the near future. I will post a picture when I am done! Thanks again, I appreciate the help.