Bull bar thoughts

[Poppavein]

will it work against this bull?

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[Valhalla]

This one would have, alas old blue is no more... it was dubbed "The Front Porch" This one might once it is done..

 

[bkirchhoff]

Yes, I live in Western NC mountains. So many deer around….

I have a Badlands with modular bumper. What is the best option for me?

I’m in Vermont (tons of deer where I live) and also have a Badlands. Would like to maintain the modular bumper and am curious to hear recommendations from others as well.

I want to maximize protection but don’t want to block or relocate the camera — that limits the options I’m finding. These are my top two :

https://iagoffroad.com/iag-i-line-tall-bull-bar-for-2021-ford-bronco-w/modular-bumper/

https://www.cjponyparts.com/turn-offroad-bumper-grille-guard-bronco/p/EA2M1/

Anyone have thoughts on these or other options I should look into?

 

[Sandcruiser]

I'm not sure any bull bar that bolts onto the modular bumper will offer much protection. Looks like it will just get pushed into the grill causing more damage.

 

[Valhalla]

I'm not sure any bull bar that bolts onto the modular bumper will offer much protection. Looks like it will just get pushed into the grill causing more damage.

You can always modify and strengthen that bumper. Weld 3/8 plate with do tube it'd take quite a hit to bend it. Just don't know if you'd want that extreme to maintain stock. Of course, reinforce to the frame mounts.

 

[bkirchhoff]

You can always modify and strengthen that bumper. Weld 3/8 plate with do tube it'd take quite a hit to bend it. Just don't know if you'd want that extreme to maintain stock. Of course, reinforce to the frame mounts.

True. Also true that this represents a lot of effort to just maintain the stock bumper. Mostly wanted to do that to avoid moving the sensors and shit that is incorporated with the Lux package. But a new bumper is probably the better solution long term if my goal is added strength and protection.

 

[helifino16]

Congrats, your Indian name will now be "Hunts with a Bronco". A distant relative to a buddy who's regularly called "Hunts with a Motorcycle". He spent a few weeks in Hospital as a result.

 

[Valhalla]

True. Also true that this represents a lot of effort to just maintain the stock bumper. Mostly wanted to do that to avoid moving the sensors and shit that is incorporated with the Lux package. But a new bumper is probably the better solution long term if my goal is added strength and protection.

Honestly the sensors were the easiest part on mine. As I've stated thought, I have a 3" body and mine is modified.

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