Interior / Exterior Visual TechThis section contains discussion related to visual modifications of the Toyota FJ Cruiser. Some items might include dash kits, roof rack modifications and other visual modifications.
if someone were to install BOTH a manik brush guard AND an aries bull bar in order to get 4 lights up front and set the rig apart, would that be uber-gay? or would it just be viewed as a cool mod done by a creative trailblazer?
if anyone could photoshop that configuration i, and a few others, would be eternally grateful. it will either verify in our minds that this may be a cool(ish) idea, or keep us from doing something stupid. either way.
p.s. if someone does this, make the bull bar black as well.
I went with the Manik, here's a link (pics of mine are on page 3 or 4 there). BTW, love it!
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One (likely significant) concern about the Manik style guard is that in an accident it may fold down on the hood and increase damage to the hood and grill. The Ram guard attaches at the bottom to the frame and sits in front of the bumper. I am hoping (at least with deer) it will add protection to the FJ and her passengers.
it seems to be agreed upon by those in the know, that the airbag sensors are A: located on the frame, and B: operate according to rapid deceleration (inertia) and not impact. if that is indeed the case, i would say that no bumper and/or brushguard would affect airbag operation. i'd like to have it verified though.
Re: Brush Guard and Light Bar Comparison
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