plastic vs. steel grille
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plastic vs. steel grille
I recently went head on with Bambi, I won but now have a messed up front!
Worst damage is smashed grille, grille support and radiator.
My question is, when ordering a new grille I can choose the stock plastic/chrome one or a black steel one.
Anyone out there upgrade to the steel one and can tell me if it's stronger and worth the extra $$??
Worst damage is smashed grille, grille support and radiator.
My question is, when ordering a new grille I can choose the stock plastic/chrome one or a black steel one.
Anyone out there upgrade to the steel one and can tell me if it's stronger and worth the extra $$??
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I don't have one but.. Just by thinking, would you rather be hit with a piece of plastic or piece of steel?
Edit: I'd rather have the steel one
Edit: I'd rather have the steel one
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uhhh yea was my thought to, but when lookin at the threads about the grille guards I started thinkin the damage by crushed (probably thin) steel might be worse getting mangled into radiator instead of just shattered plastic
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I say stick to plastic and get a HD bumper: http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:A...nH9qheXu-Ktkbg
that will Bambi and friends...zombies even
that will Bambi and friends...zombies even
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Year: 1998
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www.rockauto.com has a plastic grill for your model year for $20.79.
Does that help make your decision?
I actually got a new grill for my 98 from them on a close-out special for $6.70! I couldn't believe it! So I ordered two of them...
Does that help make your decision?
I actually got a new grill for my 98 from them on a close-out special for $6.70! I couldn't believe it! So I ordered two of them...
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www.rockauto.com has a plastic grill for your model year for $20.79.
Does that help make your decision?
I actually got a new grill for my 98 from them on a close-out special for $6.70! I couldn't believe it! So I ordered two of them...
Does that help make your decision?
I actually got a new grill for my 98 from them on a close-out special for $6.70! I couldn't believe it! So I ordered two of them...
Defiantly goin for the plastic! Thanx for everyone's insight!
and will be gettin a HD bumper
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