Thoughts on getting a front grill guard for 2016 Long Bed

I’m in the woods a lot huntin and fishin…and driving early in the AM to go huntin and fishin…& have hit deer before….so I am considering on installing a front grill guard to protect my beloved Sugaree from a deer collision. Anyone have any suggestions or recommendations? Brands? New or used? I don’t want it to look too overkill…just something strong and effective against deer collisions.

 

Most are for looks and do little to nothing to help in a deer strike.

That being said, Ranch Hand used to make really stout bumpers and brush guards.

 

Anyone familiar with Westin grill guards? I saw a beefy one on a Georgia State Troopers SUV while we were down in Savannah for St Paddy’s Day….it looked Built to Last!!

 

Disregard….i just found this thread. Sounds like I need a bumper and grill combo if I want protection and not a damage multiplier.

https://www.tundras.com/threads/front-grill-gaurd-installed.124030/#post-3399800

 

Yup...

 

Whoah!! Who makes that one??!! Or is it custom? Did u see a dip in MPG?

 

Ranchhand Summit series bullnose bumper here. Super good look and protection. Photos don't look great for some reason, so don't let that bother you.

 

Mine is a Tough Country, it was on the truck when I purchased it: Tough Country Custom Traditional Front Bumper, Toyota (2014-20) Tundra (ktperformance.net)

 

Nice Lance

 

Can't beat the one made by @STravis and his SOB Fabrication

 

Have you considered adding something to actually protect the radiator? Looks wide open, maybe for the radar sensor? I like the headlight hoops, but can't bring myself to like the radiator exposure.

 

The Ranch Hand definitely has that area covered. I'd be open to having a mesh type enclosure welded in.

 

Here is one we recently did with an additional grille tube.