MOD: Brushguard

[janesy86]

Well I found a killer deal on eBay and had to jump on it... Came to a total of $150 shipped to my door.

Pretty sure its a WAAG since it mounts like on just doesn't have the WAAG stamping across the lower bar which I beleive they have but maybe not on this model?

I'ts a 1pc. so the light guards aren't removable unless I cut them off, but this one fits the contours of the lifgts much better than other brands that are bulky. I really wanted to have a guard on the front prefferably just the center guard but I like this.

The only thing that I will have to fab up is the upper suppert brackets as the WAAG is not suppose to fit 06+ LT model which is why I couldn't justify spending 400+ on a new one that might not fit.

Well on to the pics...shitty cell pic, I'll get bettr ones later. Also planning on getting some lights for it as well soon.

[Gordinho80]

VERY COOL! Nice price if in fact it is a WAAG. I know that I paid more for mine and it didn't come with the headlight guards...

[Trail X]

Very nice. Does look like a WAAG. My old WAAG had the brand stamped on the center horizontal bar, where the lights mount.

Upper brackets are critical, not so much for strength, but for vibration. Not a big deal until you mount lights to it, then you'll understand why.

Make sure you save up and get some nice large diameter lights. First of all, big lights look so much better than small ones. Plus, when you pay a bit more for the lights, you get SUCH a better beam of light. $200 for lights sounds expensive, but they are 1000x better than a $20 POS light.

Also, remember, you do not want a spot beam. You want a nice wide and low beam.

[janesy86]

Thanks guys... I have to believe its a WAAG even tho it doesn't have the stamping just because all the other brands mount underneath and kill clearance and the light guards look good not huge like other brands as well.

As for the upper mounts I am definately fabbing something up because it does jiggle so I want to get it more solid.

And lights I am not going cheap on just need to find the right ones and get em after the holidays so I'm not spending more $$ on myself again..haha. Just so much easier to buy yourself stuff. I was thinking tho to get some 7" Hellas at least.

[bgwolfpack]

Very nice steal.
Like James said large lights would look real nice. You say it jiggles, alot? If so. What are you going to do to steady it? Would you consider welding it on?

[Gordinho80]

I have the Hella 500FFs. They are nice lights, but I think a little too small for the front end of the TB. I plan on eventually replacing them with a 7" or bigger Hella...

[janesy86]

I have the Hella 500FFs. They are nice lights, but I think a little too small for the front end of the TB. I plan on eventually replacing them with a 7" or bigger Hella...

So maybe the 700FF's would be a decent 'cheaper' option for now...

Edit: It only is jiggling b/c the upper support bracket doesn't work with the newer 06+ LT grill...other than that it bolts up just like it should and doesn't look out of place on the bumper much.

[janesy86]

Here are a few better pics...

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[Trail X]

I like how it hugs the headlights better than some of the under-the-bumper guards I've seen.

And it's probably not WAAG... most likely knock-off chineese that stole the design. They're very good at reproducing exact replicas of stuff, but can't violate copyrights on logos.

Either way, once you get your upper brackets in, it'll be nice.

[foosh]

If its a waag, they stamp it into the steel as JD said.

[janesy86]

Oh well...it sure is a damn nice knockoff. I'm still happy, eps. with the price.

The brushguard is only 'temporary', well it'll be on there until I decide to do a steel bumper in the future.

But thats not for a while anyway...

[foosh]

Yeah i gotcha... i've recently decided to take a different approach at a steel bumper. Top secret for now.

[MrSmithsTB]

Top secrits ceptin fo me

Nice brush. I lost some approach angle with mine, but couldn't beat the upgrade for what I paid. I don't know if I'll ever get around to a bumper...

[foosh]

Thats why I'm being progressive...and when i'm done it would be a really easy idea to replicate, and fairly cheap compare to a full custom steel bumper. And Bot, so far all my ideas are gonna work, but i'm not sure yet how the body lift is gonna affect it.

[Philberto]

I like it. I also like the aggressive tires... what are those?

[Saxis]

I like it. I also like the aggressive tires... what are those?

Build Thread...? Those are Kumho Road Venture M/Ts.

[Philberto]

der... my bad.

[MrSmithsTB]

Thats why I'm being progressive...and when i'm done it would be a really easy idea to replicate, and fairly cheap compare to a full custom steel bumper. And Bot, so far all my ideas are gonna work, but i'm not sure yet how the body lift is gonna affect it.

Let me clear my throat. BODY LIFT FIRST!!! Then you do the other stuff. Fool.

[foosh]

Thats why I'm being progressive...and when i'm done it would be a really easy idea to replicate, and fairly cheap compare to a full custom steel bumper. And Bot, so far all my ideas are gonna work, but i'm not sure yet how the body lift is gonna affect it.

Let me clear my throat. BODY LIFT FIRST!!! Then you do the other stuff. Fool.

Yes, that is the plan of attack, more of body lift with the start of then new project.

[HARDTRAILZ]

I do like that. I almost wish i could go back to a brushguard, but not with a body lift.

Great find on that. Great price for the right mounting points