i'm sure this is a dumb ?

72'CaminoKid · 06-29-2006, 08:54 PM

but what is the difference in a brush guard and grill guard? and too make sure i'm right on this, a bull bar is the one that just cover the middle of the grill, and not the lights right?

88chev · 06-29-2006, 09:40 PM

As far as I know a bull bar is just the little bar that is mounted lower down below the bumper and curves up and back down. A grill guard is larger and covers the whole grill area. And the largest is a brush guard which is a grill guard with side pieces attached that cover the lights also.

mudseeker · 06-30-2006, 05:05 AM

^^^ what he said.

72'CaminoKid · 06-30-2006, 11:01 AM

thanks fellas, what company makes the best and stoutest?

mrjohnwayne · 06-30-2006, 01:18 PM

I've always liked ranch hand. But I think they are just locally here in Texas.

bradrhale · 06-30-2006, 02:06 PM

ive noticed that those ranchhand grilles are getting a little on the high side. if you have the means, build yourself. got a couple of friends that have made their own and done an excellent job of putting them together.

72'CaminoKid · 06-30-2006, 02:32 PM

thats what i've been thinkin about doin, so i can make it how i want.... but what would be a good size pipe to use for the main bars. wall thickness and diameter?

chevyguy · 06-30-2006, 05:13 PM

Ranchhand makes great products.

bradrhale · 07-03-2006, 09:49 AM

it would be a lot easier just to go with something like a ranchhand but it is entirely up to you. as for if you want to make something yourself, only you know what you are wanting to do with it. a friend of mine used old trailer bolsters on his rig and ended up peeling his off but the guard never was hurt. then again, the front of the truck weighed a ton

06-29-2006, 08:54 PM	#1
72'CaminoKid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,756	i'm sure this is a dumb ? but what is the difference in a brush guard and grill guard? and too make sure i'm right on this, a bull bar is the one that just cover the middle of the grill, and not the lights right? __________________ 99 suburban xlt 96 silverado 91 wrangler (my baby ) 08 Honday shadow 750 (my mistress)

06-30-2006, 05:05 AM	#3
mudseeker Senior Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 6,373	^^^ what he said. __________________ i'd rather be hunting

06-30-2006, 11:01 AM	#4
72'CaminoKid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,756	thanks fellas, what company makes the best and stoutest? __________________ 99 suburban xlt 96 silverado 91 wrangler (my baby ) 08 Honday shadow 750 (my mistress)

06-30-2006, 01:18 PM	#5
mrjohnwayne Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 3,722	I've always liked ranch hand. But I think they are just locally here in Texas. __________________ John Wayne 2000 F-350 7.3L Powerstroke 4x4

06-30-2006, 02:32 PM	#7
72'CaminoKid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,756	thats what i've been thinkin about doin, so i can make it how i want.... but what would be a good size pipe to use for the main bars. wall thickness and diameter? __________________ 99 suburban xlt 96 silverado 91 wrangler (my baby ) 08 Honday shadow 750 (my mistress)

06-29-2006, 09:40 PM	#2
88chev Full Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 35	As far as I know a bull bar is just the little bar that is mounted lower down below the bumper and curves up and back down. A grill guard is larger and covers the whole grill area. And the largest is a brush guard which is a grill guard with side pieces attached that cover the lights also.

06-30-2006, 02:06 PM	#6
bradrhale Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 8,014	ive noticed that those ranchhand grilles are getting a little on the high side. if you have the means, build yourself. got a couple of friends that have made their own and done an excellent job of putting them together.

06-30-2006, 05:13 PM	#8
chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 3,370	Ranchhand makes great products. __________________ Friends dont let friends use body lifts USMC 92-96 USCG 98 to present

07-03-2006, 09:49 AM	#9
bradrhale Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 8,014	it would be a lot easier just to go with something like a ranchhand but it is entirely up to you. as for if you want to make something yourself, only you know what you are wanting to do with it. a friend of mine used old trailer bolsters on his rig and ended up peeling his off but the guard never was hurt. then again, the front of the truck weighed a ton

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