[BassTow]

Man, this is one tough crowd to please!!! This isn't intended to be a brush/cattle guard, it is a bumper guard only. It is very sturdy, solid steel (.25" minimum thickness) one piece welded construction, except for the 1/8 thick Aluminum plate on the bottom center section was bolted in place. Neat thing is that the 3/8" stainless bolt heads were left exposed on purpose to add a mechanical/rugged look , the middle one can be removed and the next one on either side used for liscense plate mounting (7" centers) with no effect on durability/function. Anyway, it isn't intended to be another cookie cutter bumper guard but definitely look custom. The uprights are thicker and deeper sections of steel than the Waag or Westin bumper guards. The middle center steel angle and lower center steel pipe (both horizontal) are also heavier than the other two competitor's I'm using for comparisons sake. I like the steel diamond plate used for the uprights and the lower side gussets since they tie in with my black diamond plate toolbox in the bed. Go to go again. Anyway, please narrow your feedback to compare with the two other "bumper" guards on the market, and let us know if you know of any others available and what you like/dislike (details) about theirs and also this one (OIW). I still think is is cool, I'll post some more details and clos-up pics later for those that might appreciate some craftsmanship vs. mass production.