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I'm considering in buying a Westin or a Hunter Black Bull bar. Does anyone own any? Please post pics.
I'm more concern of the quality of the bumper. My questions are:
Of course, the better quality it is, the tougher the metal. If you pay a lower price for the same look, but the bar is crap, then it's worthless. But if the cost is cheaper, while the metal is of the same quality, it's better to get the cheaper one.
I've read some reviews comparing the airies versus the westin, and it seems that the westin has better quality metal. I wonder how it compares to the Hunter bull bar.
Here are my pro's and cons for the two bars:
Westin
Pros:
-Skid plate gives it a good look.
-Easy installation, at tow hooks.
-The sideview looks better than the Hunter.
Cons:
-A lot of people have them on the road.
Hunter
Pros:
-The extra bars at the bottom gives it a offroad look.
-Cost less than a Westin.
-The front looks more tough compared to the westin.
Cons:
-The sideview looks kind of funky. There's a small extension to it, and it doesn't look complete. The 3" pipe is short.
Westin Front View:


Hunter Front View:

Westin Side View:
Hunter Side View:
Westin Angle View:

Hunter Angle View:

Any additional inputs?
I'm more concern of the quality of the bumper. My questions are:
- Which one has better quality metal?
- How long have you had it for?
- Does it rust?
Of course, the better quality it is, the tougher the metal. If you pay a lower price for the same look, but the bar is crap, then it's worthless. But if the cost is cheaper, while the metal is of the same quality, it's better to get the cheaper one.
I've read some reviews comparing the airies versus the westin, and it seems that the westin has better quality metal. I wonder how it compares to the Hunter bull bar.
Here are my pro's and cons for the two bars:
Westin
Pros:
-Skid plate gives it a good look.
-Easy installation, at tow hooks.
-The sideview looks better than the Hunter.
Cons:
-A lot of people have them on the road.
Hunter
Pros:
-The extra bars at the bottom gives it a offroad look.
-Cost less than a Westin.
-The front looks more tough compared to the westin.
Cons:
-The sideview looks kind of funky. There's a small extension to it, and it doesn't look complete. The 3" pipe is short.
Westin Front View:
Hunter Front View:


Westin Side View:

Hunter Side View:

Westin Angle View:

Hunter Angle View:

Any additional inputs?