grille guard... worth it?

[andrewjm]

i drive a navy blue explorer sport, and i was thinking about getting a chrome grille guard...

i look online and see them going for like $800, but i went to a store and they had a similar one for like $420... what do you think of them?

it's kinda just for looks... i mean yea it makes your car a little safer, but its basically just for looks... think its worth it?

 

[Quixfire]

I personally do not like grille guards on vehicles, but since it's your vehicle you can do what you want.

I would dare to think a set of running boards would look nicer for the money.

Edit: Spelling and Spacing

 

[RagingBITCH]

It's your money, do what you want with it. Makes the front a lil harder to wash.

 

[rh71]

my stock one cost $305
'nother angle

without a guard

It dramatically enhances the look IMO.

 

[Pliablemoose]

Unless you're going to get a big one, they're not worth it.

Something like a Ranch Hand replacement is worth it.

Considering the piss poor collision ratings by 03' F150 has, I'm considering one.

 

[Beau]

If you go offroading a lot, don't get it. It will dramatically decrease your angle of approach.

Also, the added weight to front end *could* wear out your front suspension faster.

But if you're going just for the looks, go for it

 

[BHeemsoth]

I bought one for my 89 Ramcharger, I think it looks pretty nice. The main reason i bought it was I wanted something to hold my 2 new KC Lights. Mine Is chrome, not stainless steel, so it was alot cheaper (approx 300). My chrome still looks real good after a few years, so as long as you take care of it, everything will be OK.

Here is a pic of my car with it on. Text

 

[iamwiz82]

Keep in mind that a grille guard in an accident usually does more damage than without one. The "guard" will push into the radiator, hood, upper grille, etc because it is mounted at teh bottom and folds up.

If you want real protection, choose a full bumper with a built in bull bar. - http://www.extremegearoffroad.com/images/arb/bullbars/BULL-BAR-B.jpg

 

[0roo0roo]

they tend to kill civilians that much better. get one! better to kill then maim you know. and goddamn, u just look like joe millionaire with that big shiny grill.