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Car Forum / Chevrolet / Chevrolet Trucks / November 2004

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grille guard / light bar

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Michael McNeil - 09 Nov 2004 14:40 GMT
I own a 93 black .silverado stepside with a cap to match.  I am tryin
to decide on a grille guard or a light bar to add to the front of the
truck.  I do most of my driving during the evening or 2 am when I am
off work.  The truck is also lowered a couple of inches.  

Picture can be seen off of my web page at the following link:

http://users.eastlink.ca/~mikemcneil/IM002226.jpg
JBDragon - 11 Nov 2004 03:52 GMT
I laugh every time I see a lowered truck with a Grill Guard!!!  It's
throwing crap on just because you can.   It's not a 4x4, and your not going
off roading in that thing.   You should have enough light with the truck, if
not your going blind and maybe shouldn't be driving in the dark.   I'm also
not sure what the law is on accessory lighting.    It's one thing adding FOG
lights as they're below the bumper normally, but adding more light blinding
other drivers is another.   Off-Road use is another story, but again your
not driving a 4x4, and a lowered trucking is not going to be doing much of
that.

I would try instead to use one of the brighter whiter light bulbs.   For
example:

PIAA Headlight & Fog Light Bulbs
Superior Lighting - As Easy As Changing A Bulb!

 a.. 1 Year Warranty
 b.. Uses less amps than standard upgrade bulbs
 c.. DOT Approved & Legal in all states.
Upgrade your headlight bulbs. PIAA Platinum bulbs combine Super White
Technology with a high power XTRA Halogen Bulb for increased performance.
This allows the bulb to emit a beam of light that is whiter and brighter
than standard bulbs of the same style while using less amperage. PIAA Super
White bulbs approach the brightness and intensity of High Intensity
Discharge (HID) lamps at a fraction of the cost. These bulbs are tested and
certified to comply with SAE certification for white color. D.O.T. Approved.
50 state legal. The crystal blue light is similar to what is seen on today's
expensive luxury cars.

Check out someplace like www.stylinconcepts.com and check out the different
lights.   Do you really want to trash up your truck?

Also you lowered your truck, are your Headlights adjusted correctly?
Lowering your truck changes how the headlights are position, and you may not
be getting all of your trucks light output where you need it.

>I own a 93 black .silverado stepside with a cap to match.  I am tryin
> to decide on a grille guard or a light bar to add to the front of the
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Michael McNeil - 11 Nov 2004 06:20 GMT
no one mentioned going off roading
no I am not blind
I have to drive during dark hours
no one said anything about blinding other drivers
again you reference off roading.  why you bringing that up constantly?
headlights adjusted fine

I'm looking for distance lighting.  The road I travel on is famous for
deer crossings and that's the last thing I need sneaking up on me at
the last second.

>I laugh every time I see a lowered truck with a Grill Guard!!!  It's
>throwing crap on just because you can.   It's not a 4x4, and your not going
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James Del Mul - 11 Nov 2004 23:37 GMT
Check out the Piaa air dam.
http://www.chevytruckworld.com/gallery/JimWilson/109593.jpg

Then add some driving lights. You can add two sets of lights.

Piaa Air Dam 30520
For large outboard openings use PIAA 80 Pro XT, 520, or 40 Round.

For small inboard openings use PIAA 510, 910, 959 or 912.

> no one mentioned going off roading
> no I am not blind
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Michael McNeil - 12 Nov 2004 06:25 GMT
that's cool but my truck has been lowered and I'm afraid that with
winter driving in the snow those would just end up behind me on the
highway some cold blowing night.

thanx tho

>Check out the Piaa air dam.
>http://www.chevytruckworld.com/gallery/JimWilson/109593.jpg
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Steve W. - 12 Nov 2004 01:01 GMT
I agree with you on the grill guard. In the area I'm in those four
legged rats are a real pain in the a.s.
I just had to replace the header, lights,grill and drivers headlight
door on my FILs Ford because of one jumping into
the road. He was lucky I can get the parts cheap. The radiator and AC
was saved by the center grill guard he has on it.
I'm looking at welding on a set of side rails real soon, to protect the
lights better. His new Jeep will soon have a
Smittybilt unit on it for the same reason.

For actual protection look at Westin, Smittybilt or Manik. Make sure it
is frame mounted and has HEAVY steel tubes.
I also recommend a hunk of expanded metal bolted between the uprights to
stop the head/hooves from getting to the radiator.
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Steve Williams

> no one mentioned going off roading
> no I am not blind
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> deer crossings and that's the last thing I need sneaking up on me at
> the last second.

> >>I own a 93 black .silverado stepside with a cap to match.  I am tryin
> >> to decide on a grille guard or a light bar to add to the front of the
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> >> http://users.eastlink.ca/~mikemcneil/IM002226.jpg
 
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