I just purchased and had installed a Westin Sportsman’s grill guard for my 2007 limited. Unfortunately, I let the salesman talk me into keeping it. Long story short- When I got home I took it off. It looks like a piece of crap and it is probably a universal style that would fit on a Dodge. After owning a 2002 Tundra with a Manik guard there isn’t any comparison between the two. After saying this My question is: Does anyone know a grille guard manufacturer that has a Euro style guard for a 2007 Limited Tundra?
It does seem quite protective, though . Dogs, cats, small scooters would be bouncing off of that thing. I have always heard, though, that deer and the like will actually cause more damage when it hits a grille guard and warps it in.
I'm afraid the choice will likely be highly functional and fugly like that one or largely decorative. Take your pick. Give it some time for custom ones to hit the market. I'm sure it depends on the number of vehicles out there to potentially sell to.
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2007 5.7 CrewMax Limited 2WD; Pyrite Mica/ Red Rock Leather
20" Alloy | Nav-JBL | Moonroof | Sonar | Cold Kit | Daytime Running Lights | BedRug | ConsoleVault | SoftTopper | TRD sway bar | Weatherguard Tool Box
NAV Mods: Speed Pulse Generator | AUX video input
Buy your truck outside of the Gulf States Toyota monopoly if you don't want to compromise.
That first truck looked like a generic retrofit job....
I am waiting on a reply from Tough Country for a REAL front end replacement to be released. www.toughcountry.com
They also make REAL steel pipe brushguards that will tenderize the deer
before they land in the bed of the truck, without scratching your truck....
ltcmdrbrentcarroll,
I don't mind those pic's AT ALL! That's one tough looking truck!!
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Cancelled Tundra Order: 2008 SR5 Tundra 5.7L Crewmax 4x4
To prevent from taking it in the rear from Gulf States Toyota's Distributor fees!!Not getting my $2300!
The euro style fits closer to the body. It usually wraps around the front bezels and is contoured to the grill. Since the grille raises with the hood, my last grille on my 02’ would swing out to clear the grille. This does take away from the strength but fits my needs (better having some protection than none). My problem with Westin is that they show something similar to what I’m talking about but in reality the actual guard is very different. I think the advice from StatCoder about waiting for the demand is the best thing to do. Thanks for the replies both good and,,, not so good.
Here's the "real" bumper from Tough Country that will remove obstructions from the road or push them under your truck.....
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Cancelled Tundra Order: 2008 SR5 Tundra 5.7L Crewmax 4x4
To prevent from taking it in the rear from Gulf States Toyota's Distributor fees!!Not getting my $2300!
Euro Style Grille Gaurds
5.7 DC 4x4,TRD off road, bucket seats, 6 disc, sat, TRD shifter, 2.5"front/1.5"rear lift, fender flares, chrome tube steps, tint, front rain guards, bed liner w/deck rail system, color matched grill surround, partialy debadged, black TRD decals, BFG 305/65/18's on TRD rims, Black headlight mod. (sorry, haven't changed pic's yet)
2007 DC LTD, Silver Metallic. MODS: Line-X Bedliner; Toytec 3" Lift; HUGE Moto Metal 20" Wheels and 35*13.5*20 Procomp Xtreme A/T Tires; Sirius Radio; Nuvo GPS Navigation; Hornblasters; Black Westin Bull Bar with fog lights; Northern Tools Tool Box; TRD CAI; Color-matched Fender Flares; Boorla Catback Dual Exhaust; Infinity Kappa Series Speakers all around.
. Dogs, cats, small scooters would be bouncing off of that thing. I have always heard, though, that deer and the like will actually cause more damage when it hits a grille guard and warps it in.
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That's one tough looking truck!!
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