[La.Swamp Lobster]

Timgco,
The brushguard would hold up well to just about any front impact collision. As a matter of fact, I put it on because I hunt in west Texas and travel alot at night going and coming to the ranch. There are hundreds of deer in the roadways along my driving route. I have already hit two of them...and hit them hard...but not even a scratch on my baby! Didn't effect the way it folds down, and no dents, bends or even any rino coating hurt at all!..So there goes your therory right out the window! Everyone that has ever seen it loves it, and coments on how heavy it is...this thing is solid steel and built...not some thin grade alum, or light gage steel. Now it does weigh alot more than any other I have seen, and it took 4 big guys and two floor jacks to get it inplace! And if you go with it, be prepaired to upgrade your front suspention. With the extra weight upfront, I have noticed and improved ride as well. I don't work for them, and not trying to sell anyone on it..I like that mine is the only one like it that I have ever seen in person...I like to be different!