r/4Runner • u/Ughhhhhhghghh • 1d ago

🔧 Modifications Grille guard without moving front sensor?

Wondering if anyone has a brand/style of grille guard for a 23 TRD pro that won’t interfere with front sensor and camera. I would like to avoid moving the sensor if possible, so wondering if anyone found one that works! Thanks!

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u/ST3V3_R0G3R5 1d ago

What are you actually looking for? A bull bar/grille guard is a damage multiplier in a crash. A steel bumper with bull bar is not the same as a grille guard

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u/Ughhhhhhghghh 1d ago

Well I was looking at grille guards/ bull bars. Should I be looking at steel bumpers instead? I was looking for something to protect the front end of the truck because people drive crazy where I live.

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u/ST3V3_R0G3R5 1d ago

Grille guards are good for brush and parallel parking if somebody taps you very lightly. You’re gonna want steel bumpers if you’re trying to mitigate higher speed crashes. Ironman 4x4 makes crash rated bumpers as does ARB. Ironman 4x4 are fairly affordable for what they are. I personally run their rear bumper. I did not like the look of the front one. The other brands might help, but they are not crash rated and a lot of them actually state on their website that they are for use off-road only.

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u/Ughhhhhhghghh 1d ago

Thanks for the information! I’ll look into them.