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.

 

Looks great. Does this eliminate the use of the cruise control and other front sensors?

 

2014 didn't have adaptive cruise so no issues using cruise here.

The Parking Assist sensors were never re-installed by the PO. The sockets are there so I'm sure they could be installed if I wanted to source new ones. I actually ended up just removing the PA switch and putting my Redarc it its place.

OE fog lights down below...

 

Any bumper with a Bull Bar will provide protection…
I’ve got a CBI Baja Hybrid, and it was an easy install (bolt on, no cutting)

They make others as well, their Adventure bumper provides more coverage

 

With these style bumpers, CBI or others, you lose the wheel wheel liners?

 

Not the liner, just the front mud flap

 

Damn! Set to kill! I like it, actually looks good too!

 

Stop a deer? That contraption could stop

 

Or...

 

Nice! bowling alley