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Mercedes1
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 Posted:10/3/2004 21:15 |
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Well, this post is probably a mute point as the topic is pretty narrow and frankly, just a matter of opinion but here goes.... I ordered and installed a Lund Stainless Steel bug shield on my X thinking that the stainless would really compliment the chrome grill and bumper. I also had plans of installing a Stainless Brush Guard (also referred to as a Deer Guard in my area). Well, after the install, I'm really disappointed in how it looks  . To top it off, the boss (read wife) was saying  before I ordered it but, well.......it mysteriously got ordered anyway.
I'm used to the spacing allotted in between the hood and the shield so that the bug shield won't rub and catch debris. It also makes it easier to clean / wax in between but it seems ridiculously large. Also, there are two large vent-like openings where the metal curves back towards the headlights from the grill that detract from the frontal view....I realize that metal has its limitations but after spending more than $100 on this item, I want to go back to my $45 plastic(?) shield that I had on my Expedition.
Has anyone else installed the SS bug shield? It took less than 15 minutes so it was pretty easy.....Oh well, just another thing for the boss to say, "I told you so  "
I believe that heroes are those that do what has to be done when it needs to be done, regardless of the circumstances.
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monsta
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• The Big Island, HI, USA |
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Posted:10/5/2004 05:33 |
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I agree with your wife...
It is a nice bug shield but it does look kinda like a big zit on the end of one's nose.
There [i]is[/i] a Classifieds section here. Maybe a fellow user will like the look of it. 
For some reason I think it's the red that makes it not match as well as your plastic one did with your Expy.
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E. Long
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• Atlanta, GA, USA |
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Scott Stover
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• Fayetteville, NC, USA |
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Posted:10/6/2004 17:37 |
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I personally dont think it looks that bad...not something I would do, but its your truck, and you can do with it what you want!! 
Scott
2000 X 4x4 V-10 4.3 LS
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birdman127
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• baltimore, MD, USA |
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• Registered on 10/13/2002 |
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Posted:10/6/2004 18:24 |
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I also think it is too far from the hood. The grill is not bad but the gap has to go. I had a tinted plastic one and I removed it cause it was removing the plastic chrome from the grill.
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Mercedes1
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• Brainerd, MN, USA |
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Posted:10/6/2004 19:20 |
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[quote]but its your truck, and you can do with it what you want!!
Boy, don't I wish. I like to think I wear the pants in the family but every new vehicle we get, she gets the grabs on it and all I get are the payments. I wonder what would happen if we separated??  Thankfully that will never happen, but makes me  just thinking about it.
I have to admit, I do like modifying it / or more correctly, accessorizing (sp?) it. Husky mats, the bug shield, CD player, Sylvania lights and LandYot's radius rods were just the beginning. Now on to Rancho and Helwig.....
[quote]I also think it is too far from the hood. The grill is not bad but the gap has to go.
Yeah, I think so to. First a call to Lund to see if it's "normal" then out come the metal sheers. On second thought, first I'll see what it looks like with the brush guard on. Hmmmm.... Another purchase in the making 
Alas, if I say it out loud enough times, it will come true "I am  , I am , I am " (Just have to say it quietly so she don't hear)
Keith
I believe that heroes are those that do what has to be done when it needs to be done, regardless of the circumstances.
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LANDYOT
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• Newport News, VA, USA |
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Posted:10/6/2004 20:16 |
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I've seen this same guard on a buddy's F350, but his truck is white. May I make a minor suggestion? I think it looks good, and the gap isn't too noticeable. What I think ruins the appearance are those tabs that run down and under the front edge of the hood ... especially when viewing them from head on. May I suggest that you wrap some electrical tape around those tabs in order to hide them a bit? It's only a suggestion. My final answer is the bug guard should remain. 
BTW, I bought a clear plastic guard, but I'm waiting for when I get around to buying the Ford sun-visor before I paint it to match my "deep wedgewood blue" X (will paint its back surface & leave the clear to the front). |
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Mercedes1
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• Brainerd, MN, USA |
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Posted:10/6/2004 21:13 |
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Not a bad idea....And you're right, the tabs are awful. That's what made me think I installed it wrong. They're too far out. I'll give it a shot before I do something more drastic like !
BTW, thanks for the time the other day. I realized, after I abruptly hung up on you (sorry  ) , got the horses back in the pasture and the kids all squared away that my call to you was unneccessary. Had I bothered to think the problem through (without the kids and horses distracting me) I would have figured it out. You labeled it correctly, I just put it together wrong. Thankfully, you helped me see the light. I owe you one 
To the rest of you reading this, I bought a set of Landyot's Radius Rods and finally got them installed. I realize this belongs on another thread but I had to let Landyot know all is well. Now I'm just waiting to give the Radius Rods a good workout with the camper (in two weeks). I'll let you and everyone else know then.....
[Quote]BTW, I bought a clear plastic guard, but I'm waiting for when I get around to buying the Ford sun-visor before I paint it to match my "deep wedgewood blue" X (will paint its back surface & leave the clear to the front).
I LIKE THIS IDEA!!
Keith
I believe that heroes are those that do what has to be done when it needs to be done, regardless of the circumstances.
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Scott Stover
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• Fayetteville, NC, USA |
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Posted:10/6/2004 23:33 |
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Landyot does know the Ex thats for sure...13 pages or so of satitsfied customers cant be wrong!! Im glad that you got the install right...I wish I could afford a set now...But other things have come up and they are kinda on the back burner for now!!
I also agree that your bugshield looked ok!! I think you did a fine job on it!!
Scott
2000 X 4x4 V-10 4.3 LS
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rab986
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• Broken Arrow, OK, USA |
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Posted:10/17/2004 14:08 |
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IMO, ditch it!!!! but that is just MY opinion and not my truck....I hate chrome anyway.
My UAV
2002 Ford Excursion Limited Ultra, Powerstroke Diesel, Garrett Max Power Ball Bearing Turbo Kit, K&N FIPK, Banks Power Elbow, Banks Monster Exhaust with 4" Downpipe, 8" Skyjacker Z-LInk Suspension, American Racing Teflon Mojave 18" Wheels, Nitto Mud Grappler 38x15.50x18, Banks Trans Command, Garmon Custom 4 position chip 150hp 36lbs of boost. Alpine DVD IDV900, JL audio 12w7, Boston mids and highs, JL 1000/1 and 450/4 amp, Warn 16.5Ti Winch, Warn Semi Hidden Winch kit, Con Fer Rack w/Highlift, shovel, axe and spare mounts, Hella 4000 serias lights, ProComp light bar, and I can't think of much more off the top of my head..... |
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