Brush guards, sometimes also known as bull bars, grille guards or bumper bars, act just like a cowcatcher on a freight train. These bars push aside debris and absorb its impact while protecting a truck’s
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Brush guards, sometimes also known as bull bars, grille guards or bumper bars, act just like a cowcatcher on a freight train. These bars push aside debris and absorb its impact while protecting a truck’s front end and add a little toughness to its visuals. They’re generally thought of as an off-road vehicle accessory and are a common feature of off-road builds, but there are a lot of instances, both on- and off-road, where they can come in handy.
A brush guard can be used to push another vehicle without risking damage to the grille, headlights, hood and fenders behind it, which is why you sometimes see them on tow trucks and other roadside assistance vehicles. Guards also protect those same areas in a crash. If the vehicle hits an animal, a brush guard can prevent it from rolling up onto the hood and through the windshield. The cost of repainting, repairing or replacing a brush guard is far less than the potential cost of repairing damage to the vehicle itself.
Brush guards vary greatly in design and cost, and importantly, part numbers and prices for brush guards within manufacturers and series can vary based on vehicle and year of manufacture. For our list of the best brush guards, we’ve linked to specific vehicle price checks, but these may not be right for your specific truck. From each link you can navigate through to find a similar guard within each manufacturer’s range that’s designed for your truck.
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