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Old 06-01-2006 | 06:34 PM
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I like both looks!

However, I will tell you that washing the truck is a royal PIA with a full brush guard...
Ohh yes, I will have to agree with the PIA factor.....
 
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Old 06-01-2006 | 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by PenguinFX4
I like both looks!

However, I will tell you that washing the truck is a royal PIA with a full brush guard...


I didn't think of that. It may factor into my decision.
 
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Old 06-01-2006 | 06:41 PM
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I would go with the bull bar. The only reason I haven't gotten one yet is b/c I don't want to lose my front tow hooks. Can you get the Westin without losing your hooks?
 
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Old 06-01-2006 | 09:42 PM
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I vote for a full front end replacement such as Ranch Hand. A lot of folks down here have them painted to match their accent colors and they look sharp.

 
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Old 06-01-2006 | 10:41 PM
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Anyone have more pics of the full front end replacement like the one ranch hand carries. Maybe another manufacturer or something... That is what I want when I save 900bux!!! Just curious to see more pics as I dont see alot of full replacements in person even in south texas!! Thanks!
 
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Old 06-02-2006 | 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Stealth
I didn't think of that. It may factor into my decision.
Don't get me started on the waxing difficulties either...

Overall, I like the brush gaurd, but I can't say I'd be any less happy with a bull gaurd.

Oh, there IS of course the "getting housemoms out of the way" factor with the brush gaurd! I've been in front of my F150 with the wife driving it and I can say it is VERY intiminating to be in front of!!!
 
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Old 06-02-2006 | 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by PenguinFX4
Don't get me started on the waxing difficulties either...

Overall, I like the brush gaurd, but I can't say I'd be any less happy with a bull gaurd.

Oh, there IS of course the "getting housemoms out of the way" factor with the brush gaurd! I've been in front of my F150 with the wife driving it and I can say it is VERY intiminating to be in front of!!!

A friend of mine has an f250 7.3 diesel with a brush guard and a lady pulled out in front of him, needless to say the truck was fine, but the little accord was toast. That may factor in too.
 
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Old 06-02-2006 | 10:11 AM
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like the bull bar: https://www.f150online.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=241861
 
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Old 06-02-2006 | 04:34 PM
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Out Of The Two Choices I Like The Bull Bar, But My Favorite Is A Ranchand Because It Protects But Still Has A Good Bit Of "style" , Another Good One Is The Manik Grille Guard! (although I Think You Have To Take Tow Hooks Off With It On! But Ne Ways, Thats My Two Cents!
 
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Old 06-02-2006 | 09:50 PM
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Personally I like the look of the bull bar myself. As soo as I save up a few bucks I plan on getting a chrome westin for mine.
 
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Old 06-02-2006 | 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by RANCHER150
Out Of The Two Choices I Like The Bull Bar, But My Favorite Is A Ranchand Because It Protects But Still Has A Good Bit Of "style" , Another Good One Is The Manik Grille Guard! (although I Think You Have To Take Tow Hooks Off With It On! But Ne Ways, Thats My Two Cents!

I have the manik brush guard on mine. The tow hooks stay on......





 
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Old 06-03-2006 | 12:34 PM
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HA! i stand corrected! lol thanx! well if you can keep the tow hooks with the manik then i would go with it, it goes with the lines of the truck great!
good lookin truck 04 red lariat!
 
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Old 06-03-2006 | 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by RANCHER150
HA! i stand corrected! lol thanx! well if you can keep the tow hooks with the manik then i would go with it, it goes with the lines of the truck great!
good lookin truck 04 red lariat!
yes, tow hooks stay on, mine is a GSP and is made by Manik, just a different division of Manik Motors.... the two look exactly the same
 
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Old 06-03-2006 | 03:56 PM
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04 red lariat,
how did you strip the powdercoat off yours... I like the color match look....??
 
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Old 06-03-2006 | 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by F150Truck'in
04 red lariat,
how did you strip the powdercoat off yours... I like the color match look....??


I had a body shop do the work on it. Not sure what the prep was before paint.
 
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