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Front brush guard

Post by Astrophysics »

Hi and Happy New Year!
Bolted on thw Manik 4x4 brush guard onto my 2003 AWD Astro. I have the 2" lift, also have custom aluminum bumper.
The Brush guard has the 35" centers for uprights. It was a Manik #169851, built for a 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 truck.

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Manik 169851 brush guard from 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 truck.
Manik 169851 brush guard from 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 truck.

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Re: Front brush guard

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Nice, was it as easy as just bolting on?
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Re: Front brush guard

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Hi,

Not that easy. I have studied the brush guard concept for a long time. A custom bracket is required to attach to the Astro frame.
This bracket is made from 1/4" thick mild steel. I first made a pattern with cardboard which I took to a Metal fabrication shop.
I will take picture and post.

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Re: Front brush guard

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Hi,
White cardboard used to make pattern. Drvers side bracket mock up for brush guard.

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Flat mild steel 1/4 bracket cardboard pattern
Flat mild steel 1/4 bracket cardboard pattern

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Re: Front brush guard

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Whoops, the photo was actually passenger side.
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Full size cardboard pattern

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Re: Front brush guard

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Hi,

Brush guard upper "above the bumber" brackets installed, and old Hella driving lights.

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Manik 169853 brush guard from 2003 GMC 2500 truck.
Manik 169853 brush guard from 2003 GMC 2500 truck.

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Re: Front brush guard

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Howdy,

Whoops , no photo of upper above the bumper bracket. Gotta take another photo.

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