After leaning back-and-forth between Manik and OEM grill guards, I've settled on the SMA one. LOL

Just found out that SMA is no more. Does anyone know if the quality is good enough to consider purchasing one without a warranty? They're still in stock at several places so I'll need to buy very soon.

 

I know a couple people who have them and they are very solid.

 

i bought a sma guard a few weeks ago. i loke the look but, (and isn't there always a but) it was not welded right. it rubbed the hood on the drivers side. so i know a person who works for the tool room in my factory, and had him basically make a shim. looks great now. even though the hassle iw would still go through it again...

 

this is the shim

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this is my truck

 

Looks good. Now I know how mine would look with the SMA. [sm=smiley20.gif]

BTW, my OEM guard had a similar problem. It sits closer to the grill on one side. So its not just an SMA issue.

 

Get the SMA well made and strong and the look speaks for it self .Also use the shims.

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Where did you find the black hood handles? All I ever see are the chrome ones.

 

hey thanks sewie, go to know that i am not the only one. also hey nascar did your sma go on ok, or does it sit closer to one side.

 

I got the SMA HD Brushguard, and yes they are very solid....here's a proof....

damaged of the other car -
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