I've seen most of y'alls handsome 11th gens with out a guard. I have one of those $200 chrome guards on mine because the guy who sold me the truck just gave it to me for free. At the time I said sure why not. My dad and mom had me put it on for "added protection." I thought it looks pretty good. However then I did my research and discovered they usually do more damage than good if an accident occurs. I'd rather only replace a bumper than to incur frame damage (where it bolts on) and maybe even more damage than what would've happened. Now I don't give a frog's fat *** if I think it looks good. If there's a bigger risk in causing greater damage to my truck then by all means tell me to remove mine. Here's an example of what I found online:

 

Agreed. Most grill guards are better labeled as "brush guards." Great for keeping limbs and tall grasses off your front end. But in a collision with a solid object (e.g. car or large game), they are just as likely to add more damage versus adding protection.

The exception seems to be some of the custom-made cages on the front of 18-wheelers, common out west. Those are some real cow-catchers...

 

I've seen other members on here refer to them as "damage multipliers".

 

Yeah and I mean I don't even take it into the brush or plan on it really. Like sure (to me) it looks nice but with the amount of idiot drivers down here...

 

Unless you're getting one that is made by Galls for cruisers, you just want a light bar not a brush guard/bull bar. It's the reason I only use a light bar, it provides no protection and will fold up real nice when hit instead of doing a half-assed job.

 

They do work OK for low speed parking by poles and such, to take a "tap" rather than scuffing the bumper, and also for moving stranded shopping carts in a parking space that you would like.

 

I got an aluminium Setina for my F-150, it's SOLID and lightweight.

 

Setina is made for cruisers. Sorry I meant to say DISTRIBUTED by Galls.

 

Brush guards are mostly for asthetics and very little piece of mind. SoDak, you'll see a lot of cattle killers, Like "The Rancher" grill guards. Much more robust than the alternative.

 

I dig your truck setup and color though, HubFord. Yeah I still like the aesthetics but I'll be damned if anyone front ends me and causes extra damage due to my cheap *** guard. It's so conflicting for me. There's no guarantee I won't get screwed by someone elses vehicle.