20-30lbs maybe. Not all that much, I was moving it around with one arm. At the very very most, 40lbs. I didnt notice any sort of drop in the front after I put it on. I had a tape measure on top of the drivers side tire that was just about a perfect fit from top of the tire to the wheel well ceiling and it was just that like when I was over.
That's not bad. But that makes it more if a for looks piece. I have seen light ones do a lot of damage in accidents since they bend and hit things that might not have been hit without it mounted. I would be interested in seeing one after a hit. Still looks like a nice piece and I bet it would make some people think twice about cutting you off.
I'm not sure how it would handle in an accident. It felt tough but after the headaches of putting it on, I feel like if I had to ever be in a situation where it needed to come off, like an accident, I'm just going to sell the damn truck. If they were able to make the brackets fit a little better and not require so much cutting and struggling, I'd have been ok with it.
Dang that looks slick. Really, really tempted to order one for myself. Shame to hear install is a PITA.For the steelcraft one you do. Not a fun task putting it back on with the guard installed. Definitely the least enjoyable car project I’ve done and I’ve done a ton over the years. My guess is that the instructions were from 2022 because there were some subtle differences in the 2023. The little thing that beeps when in reverse was in the way. Had to move it. As a side note, if this was disconnected and the truck put into reverse, would this cause a check engine light? I have one now and not sure why that is. I’ll have to check the code tomorrow.
Your steelcraft brush guard looks fantastic. I think it would look good with a keko sports bar. I ordered the keko sports bar and will install it when it comes in (easier install). Then decide if i can handle the brush guard.For the steelcraft one you do. Not a fun task putting it back on with the guard installed. Definitely the least enjoyable car project I’ve done and I’ve done a ton over the years. My guess is that the instructions were from 2022 because there were some subtle differences in the 2023. The little thing that beeps when in reverse was in the way. Had to move it. As a side note, if this was disconnected and the truck put into reverse, would this cause a check engine light? I have one now and not sure why that is. I’ll have to check the code tomorrow.
