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Old 08-11-2010, 02:35 PM
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Default Re: Brush Bar Recommendations

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In my opinion, you don't want to go with something that attaches to the hood hinges like the OEM brush guards do. It's better to have the guard hinge points anchored to the frame. There are some guards out there that are frame-mounted and you typically won't find them on eBay.

I know that Rubber Duck has the almighty Treehugger which you can see in some pictures posted by HumminNBoatin'. It's really nice.

You could also search the forum for the DEMONGUARD which was created by ROUSHDEMON (forum member). I know that he's made at least one other for another forum member but not sure if he has made a business of it. I think he creates them by adding over-the-hood bars to a SMA (or SMA-style) guard. It's also quite good and, like the Treehugger, mounts to the frame up front.

I have an original SMA guard on my H2 along with the steel bumper valance (where the DRLs are mounted). The OEM bumper valance is plastic and it's definitely a worthwhile upgrade to replace it with the steel SMA valance if you can find one. Not only is the steel tougher than the OEM plastic valance, it also has cutouts to replace the stock DRLs with PIAA 520 lamps and is drilled/tapped for the SMA guard right out of the box. It's a sweet combination.

Let us know what your intended use is and that will help provide better suggestions. If you aren't planning to take your H2 off-road and don't need to wedge it against a tree for winching then a frame-mounted guard may be overkill.
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