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2021 4R deerguard

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by 2003FourR, Jun 20, 2021.

  1. Jun 20, 2021 at 8:30 PM
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    Looks like RanchHand does not make one that bolt on, are there any other options?
     
  2. Jun 27, 2021 at 9:14 PM
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    Have found that a Westin brand is available; in case anyone in the future searches for this
     
  3. Jun 27, 2021 at 9:41 PM
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    I hope you are not talking about this kind of "brush guard" things. IMO these are utter ugly and useless. May be will work as a "brush guard" protecting from car wash brushes.. LOOOL...


    deer.jpg

    If you are looking for protection against animal strike please look for a proper bumper that is fitted to the frame and absorb the force towards the frame.

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  4. Jun 27, 2021 at 10:17 PM
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    LandCruiser I have Toyotas

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    Steel bumper might stop a small white tail.

    Mule deer will ruin your day no matter what you have up front.
     
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    Oh, my - those are 'cosmetic' deer guards.
    Well, I am looking at ARB now, they might be more substantial.
     
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    Yep. Good that you realized that and I see few don't get it. Take your time on this. There's light weight aluminum options and stronger and heavy steel options. If its too heavy for your springs you might have to spend on that as well. When adding that kind of bumper will allow you to add winch at the same time.
     
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  8. Jun 28, 2021 at 5:04 PM
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    Yeah, we have whitetail, muledeer, javelina, elk and the worst is the #&@ feral hogs, omg a bain on our driving existence. They will clean an axle right off the vehicle. I have a really solid Ranchhand on my Tundra so I am looking for something like that.
     
  9. Jun 28, 2021 at 5:46 PM
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    You got any Jackalopes?
     
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    Actually have some big-ass hares that you'd be forgiven for mistaking for a jackalope!

    And of course, there are the marauding herds of Chupacabras....
     
  11. Jun 29, 2021 at 6:37 AM
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  12. Jul 27, 2021 at 11:33 AM
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    i called ARB-USA; they have nothing that will fit a 2021 4R(after much time wasted with unknowledgeable dealers)

    On to the next brand.
     
  13. Jul 27, 2021 at 12:04 PM
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    If you are interested give a call to Hefy Fabworks. They are in CO and they are first on my list when I'm ready for bumpers. My preferred 4x4 shop Toytec highly recommend them.



    https://heftyfab.com/
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    Info/Sales/Tech: (719) 600-1242

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    Depending on the speed hitting wild-life; nevertheless, Aluminum is sold a lot because it's light weight, never buy this for high impact applications, steel is the only option. Maybe not.

    I like depleted uranium, will do the job, even for Mule-Deer on high speed... Lol.
     

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