Grille Guard Mounts
 

I didn't feel like paying $37 for Westin's safari bar mounts....so I made my own.

Slotted angle Iron (36"): $10.61
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...0/IMG_0484.jpg

Nuts, Bolts, and Washers: $6.46
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...0/IMG_0486.jpg

Haveing an enjoyable afternoon in the garage: Priceless


First I cut the steel using a hacksaw into 2-11" pieces and 2-7" pieces
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...0/IMG_0487.jpg

Then I widened the holes in the steel to allow the 3/8" bolts to slip through. Then I connected them together.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...0/IMG_0492.jpg

To mount them I unbolted the plastic "skid plate" and popped the plastic grommet out. I then slid the bracket behind it and tightened it all back down.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...0/IMG_0490.jpg

Heres the finished product.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...0/IMG_0488.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...0/IMG_0491.jpg

I will post more pictures when I get the bar on. I got it today but a bunch of the paint was scratched so I have another one on order. :grumpy:

whoa, thats interesting, nice work... how sturdy are they?? sorry i didnt get back to you with the measurements but work has been killing me :( looks good though

yeah, how sturdy are they?

The are actually very sturdy. I think i may put in a cross brace just to make sure they are solid and dont move.

I got the bar mounted and the lights on heres the link: https://www.ranger-forums.com/forum2...725#post771725