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Brush guard for 3rd gen?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by FuddNasty, Apr 9, 2022.

  1. Apr 9, 2022 at 3:52 PM
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    FuddNasty

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    Hey guys!

    Anyone running a brush guard on a 3rd gen? If so, which ones are good to go and which ones should I avoid? I’m an avid hunter so I’d like to have some impact protection in the woods and maybe some protection against deer on the highway. Any thoughts or recommendations would be appreciated!
     
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    Tocamo

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    This one seems to protect more of your front end. Made by Vanguard.

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    DD9DAAEA-5239-4865-99E1-DC1DEDB6373B.jpg You say “impact protection” and I hear “damage multiplier”
     
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    A brush guard will help only with brush. Small trees, bushes stuff like that it will push them over so they dont scratch your bumper. A deer with rip through a brush guard like its not even there.

    If you want deer protection, they you need to look at those giant ARB front bumpers. But if you just want to knock down weeds a brush guard will do fine.
     
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    Brush guards look pretty cool but if you’re serious about protection then an ARB full steel bumper is your best bet against hitting a deer. Brush guards are no good in an accident or deer.
     
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