RTLINGR2
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That came out real good! I see it relocates the two inboard sensors to the pushbar. That gives me an idea on our police Setina bars. Was there enough harness slack to relocate the sensors or did you have to make extentions?
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BeyondMyMeans
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Now... "Protection" is relative. It's not a full ranch hand legend bumper (like what I have on my Ram 2500), but it is (in my opinion) the most stout brush guard for the current gen Tahoe. A deer hit will still most likely require a trip to the body shop, but the radiator is very well protected and I have confidence that it won't leave the wife and kiddos stranded in the event of an animal hit. A little bit of extra steel out front makes me feel better about possible collision with cell phone zombie drivers as well.
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There is a sensor extension kit (wire extenders) and a sensor relocation bracket (what you see the sensors in is just a rectangular tube/bar that bolts to either side of the guard). I have a local truck/off-road shop that does REALLY good work, they ordered the parts from a local distributor and did the install. Initially, the relocation bracket was the wrong part (about an inch too short) and they ended up having to order the correct part direct from ranch hand in Texas.
I'm sure you could give ranch hand a call and they would be able to help.
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Cool thanks for the info. I'll check into into. See if i can retro them into a setina for the pd. Thanks again.
Would of loved to have a push bar today in traffic for this ass clown that almost slammed into the side of me, then cut me off, AND THEN was brake checking me...just sayin'. Ok, resume "normal" conditions for a push bar LOL.
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My kids keep asking my wife and about putting pushbumper on our 2500 sub. We say yes it be nice, then we so no because we would absolutely start ramming the idots that can't drive. Haha
...yeah, we have a "few" of those drivers here in Fl as you know.
I'm interested to hear if you found a solution for the sensors. I have the PB400 on my Yukon XL AT4 and have not found a solution yet. I tried getting the brackets from Black Horse but that was a joke and 3 months later they still have not refunded me. Ended up filing a BBB claim.
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I researched the Ranchhand site and found the brackets they use. They also had wiring extensions to help relocate the sensors from the bumber to the pushbumper. I have not purchased any. Price seem to be reasonable if I recall. I am not sure if they will be a bolt on to any other manufacturers pushbumber might need some modification. I passed the info along to my upfit vendor. He was supposed to check into it but every time he called he got voicemail. It would be worth a try. But get on Ranch hands site, search grille gaurds for tahoes, then search for front camera and crash sensor compatibility. It was hard to find but was available. I dont recall part numbers. Good luck.
It seems like the Setinas have 4 mounting points while the other push bars have only 2 mounting points (typically the tow hooks). Wouldn't the push bars with only 2 mounting points be more susceptible to folding upwards in a collision and, perhaps, causing even more front end damage?
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I'm curious as well. I recently had a quick look as I was walking by a local LEO Tahoe with the Setina and if memory serves there are two small bars that attach somewhere around the grill area. I remember thinking it was cool that they had more mounting points, but also that the mounts themselves weren't what I would consider "stout". In all reality, probably more for stability/vibration at high speeds than for forward collision strength. I could be wrong, maybe someone could post pictures of the mounting points.
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I can not recall any that have two points. Most have four. It is just how all four points attach. The Setina has two in the tow hook frame ends an two that go around the vehicle bumper. Some others tie in high to the core support or high off the bumper but take a lot of grille modifications. So looks and functionality are soso. But you're correct, if only has to points they would fold over more. But most of them are made to push not crash. Crash rated ones have more support. We primarily use Setina on our Tahoes and Westin on our trucks.
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You're are correct, the Setina does have four points. Two in the frame ends/ tow hooks and two that go around the vehicle bumper and through the bottom of the grille. It is sturdy. They are also made to push, not crash. You can get them in steel and aluminum. I have already had to replace one on a 22 Tahoe. Officer rearended another vehicle. Aluminum design, not reusable. Steel brackets held up well. Think i only had to replace one of the frame mounts. Top right of pushbumper got into the the aluminum hood, and broke the grille along with some mounting brackets on the backside of the grille that dont come with the grille. That was about all i had to fix.
I prefer steel. Easier and less expensive to fix. Same applies for trailers if you have a tow vehicle that can handle the trailer - steel is preferable.
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Agreed. We have noticed over the years on the steel push bumpers is that the paint or coatings dont last, didn't have the correct prep on them to stick. They rust underneath the coatings then bubble and peel. More apparent when a section of the bumber has been drilled to install lighting or siren speakers. We paint the holes after drilling but not everyone does. We have better luck out of aluminum not peeling.
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