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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 09:09 AM
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I used this file photo as a model for black. I liked it, but thought too much black on the orange. I think I can return it. The place I bought it F***ed me around for two weeks. Missing pieces, then no directions, no brackets, yada yada yada. They even knocked $50 off so I would keep it. Now I agree from the FRONT view it looks great. From the side it looks awful. You can't believe how MUCH ROOM is between the the Dak grill and the brush guard. Looks like a beautiful girl with a HUGE LONG NOSE. Yet the room is needed as the hood opens, the grill has only 1/2" clearance, so I had adjusted all the way back, as far as possible.

Rather than return it, if someone here is interested it can be had for $400.

 
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 10:38 AM
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Thats a long drive, and I know shipping isn't cheap,but any idea what shipping would run on it??
 
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 03:59 PM
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To Iowa? My guess is at least $150.00. It came FREIGHT on a freakin' semi. Way overkill in my opinion, but the shape of the package probably makes it so.
 

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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 05:33 PM
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The more I look at it, the better a black one would look.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 07:45 PM
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Hey Bruce!!! What size are those tires??
 
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 08:10 PM
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Hey Hector.... never mind the darn tire size..... cough up some cash and buy the Brush guard you cheap bas***d. Ok, if you must know... 265/75/16 I had to trim just a smidge even with the leveling kit.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 09:08 PM
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id keep it the way it is.. i like it on your truck now get a dam lift so it looks even more awesome!
 
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by ericemery
I like the guard, but not the finish. if it were matte black, it would be sick.

it still looks good though. just the finish. I am still giving it a thumbs up.

I agree with the color statement as well.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by TRX4_2008
Hey Hector.... never mind the darn tire size..... cough up some cash and buy the Brush guard you cheap bas***d. Ok, if you must know... 265/75/16 I had to trim just a smidge even with the leveling kit.
Ouch Bruce! You hurt my feelings!!

I don't like the brush guard on trucks!! I like the bull bar better!!

But back on the tire track!! How much you had to trim?? Got any pics??
 
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