Hit a deer ... now what to replace?

[justin4fun]

Thanks all for the continued input and humor

Been doing some research ... the SMA heavy duty is ".120 wall steel tubing"

The one on ebay is "14 gauge(.081") Marine Grade T-304 Stainless Steel"

The Aries is ".065 steel tube heavy-duty 304 stainless steel"

I've yet to find any information on the specifics of the Manik heavy duty ... anyone happen to know that info?


Anyway, all this to say the ebay one is in between some of the other competitors out there, but also to be considered is that it is a 3-piece design which could make it less durable ... I guess???

The SMA is certainly the winner so far as strength ... but the price and the fact that I wanted a SS are kinda still pulling me the other way ... decisions, decisions

[Ipedog]

If you want flashy and strong go with a RealWheels guard, it'll cost you about as much as a house though.

You've got to decide do you want strong and functional or do you want looks? You could always get the SMA and have it chromed (Please don't! )

[milbrath47]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Grill...02263270QQrdZ1

[milbrath47]

NOW DECIDE!

[milbrath47]

The Aries is also three piece

[RIC-H0]

Depending where you're located, You could always go to South Texas Outfitters http://www.southtexasoutfitters.com and have them design a front grill guard that is "Very" strong, and can double as a tilt down game carrier.
So 1st you hit the deer, then you bring the deer home with you!

[justin4fun]

Well, I called the Manik technical support and asked what thickness of steel there heavy duty was made out of and the guy said "16 guage" which from what I can tell is about equivalent to the Aries ... so at the buttom of the pile... so think I'll avoid it.

Also as a side note, I think the Aries comes in both 1 or 3 piece.

Now, just a question as to how much I want to spend.