Hit a deer

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TurboTJ

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I’m planning to do a major road trip next summer from CO ending near the Arctic Ocean in Alaska. My plan has been to have a removable brush guard fabricated for an ADD front bumper, possibly tying in to the shackle mounts plus a few extra points. Part of the problem is at one point, you’re about 500 miles north of any repair shop so protecting the vital parts is a must. I agree with the other posters, I’ve yet to see any good looking bull bar that provides sufficient protection.
 

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It’s all in perspective. Ya see, I’m a physician, and when I heard he had 4500 moles, I was like “get to the Dermatologist as fast as you can” (but by all means, avoid the ungulates along the way...).
 

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Sorry to hear that. A deer hit me in the right front door, After running through a 500 acre open field at 5:00am. That cost me deductible $$$ right before Christmas. I certainly feel your pain.
 

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These things must be deer magnets. I hit a yearling myself a couple of years ago on a back hwy here in WA. Needed the bumper straightened, new fender flare and headlight assembly on the drivers' side. I do agree with the others, haven't found an aftermarket bumper that really thrills me in the looks department.

I’m planning to do a major road trip next summer from CO ending near the Arctic Ocean in Alaska. My plan has been to have a removable brush guard fabricated for an ADD front bumper, possibly tying in to the shackle mounts plus a few extra points. Part of the problem is at one point, you’re about 500 miles north of any repair shop so protecting the vital parts is a must. I agree with the other posters, I’ve yet to see any good looking bull bar that provides sufficient protection.

That sounds like an awesome trip, TurboT. I'm planning that one myself in a few years after I cut my work hours, or retire altogether. If you need an overnight billet in Washington, let me know!
 

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OP- find a good body shop and they will have her up and running in no time. I just went through this before leaving for JRTC and it cost my insurance company 11+k. Bumpers were never at the top of my priority list as much as performance (GT-ed STG2 E50) but yeah I've been on a hunt for some good protection up front and have been left empty handed. GL with your repairs

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I hit a deer last year. Fortunately he ducked right before I hit him. Was just like going over a speed bump. No damage (at least not to the Raptor). :)
 
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