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brush guard help

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by zkdawg, Dec 12, 2010.

  1. Dec 12, 2010 at 9:27 PM
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    zkdawg

    zkdawg [OP] Greenville Taco

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    I recently received a manik brush guard that someone had given to me and i stuck it up to the front of my truck and it looks like it would fit, i have reason to believe through looking on google for something similar, it is for an 03 f-150 but it has some damage.
    In the pics u can see the damage, its not bad, the support bar will have to be replaced and the mounting tabs will have to be bent back.
    i dont have alot of money to spend right now so i was hoping that i could take it to a shop to have it fixed. would this be possible and if so how much do u think it would run me?

    any help is appreciated, thx
     
  2. Dec 13, 2010 at 10:36 AM
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    zkdawg

    zkdawg [OP] Greenville Taco

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    bump, plz help
     
  3. Dec 13, 2010 at 2:05 PM
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    docbrown

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    Unless you have a friend that is real handy with a welder, it will probably cost you more to have this fixed and midified to fit your truck than it would to get a used one off CL or ebay. Anyone near the OP that is good with metal?
     
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  4. Dec 14, 2010 at 7:30 AM
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    zkdawg

    zkdawg [OP] Greenville Taco

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    i have already gotten a quote for $125+labor.
    if u can find me one cheaper then let me know
     
  5. Dec 15, 2010 at 7:10 AM
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    It's the "+labor" part that is the big question.

    This one is brand new, $299.00 shipped and made for your truck. Could probably find a better deal if you were patient. If your "+labor" isn't too high, then you are getting a good deal and I would say do it. Otherwise, I would get one made for my truck. That's just my .02. Hope it goes well either way you go!
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  6. Dec 15, 2010 at 7:16 AM
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    ibengineer

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    just buy a used welder for 200 bucks and fix it yourself... its the gift that keeps on giving.
     
  7. Dec 15, 2010 at 3:39 PM
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    I would not reccomend installing the brush gurad if you find out its really for an F150 or even if it is for a tacoma. Save up for awhile and order a new one if you have to have one. You will be much happier in the end. By the way....most of the after market brush guards shake. I have seen a number of these installed on trucks..Ford, Dodge, Toyota Nissan, they all have a shake or vibrate which I think is cheezy.

    I had one on an FJ Cruiser I owned and it also had the "vibs" and shook. Most of these brush guards are only secured with four bolts.... For what its worth.
     
  8. Dec 16, 2010 at 2:29 PM
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    zkdawg

    zkdawg [OP] Greenville Taco

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    i would but i dont no how to weld so it would come out looking like poop.
     
  9. Dec 16, 2010 at 2:31 PM
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    zkdawg

    zkdawg [OP] Greenville Taco

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    Fog light mod, JBA LT headers, drop-in k&n filter, energy bushings, tried fold topper, 2nd air filter removed, all new stereo system minus subs, plastisol the wheels.
    this thing has 6 mounting holes and sins im going to have new brackets do if it dont fit then i will make sure it dont shake.

    i found one exactly like it and it fits the 3 gen 4runner, would that fit my truck?
     

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