brush guard question*

[2003renegade]

ok so i found a "brush guard" that i like and it says it doesnt fit my liberty. i have an 03 renegade. it says it will fit a 02-04 limited. why would it not be able to fit my bumper if its within those years? i swear to you i see a black renegade around the same year as mine with one on it. im just confused. please help out.

heres the link to the brush guard.
http://www.autotrucktoys.com/liberty/Mopar-OEM-Jeep-Liberty-Molded-Brush-Guard-02-04-P2292C526.aspx

 

[tjkj2002]

ok so i found a "brush guard" that i like and it says it doesnt fit my liberty. i have an 03 renegade. it says it will fit a 02-04 limited. why would it not be able to fit my bumper if its within those years? i swear to you i see a black renegade around the same year as mine with one on it. im just confused. please help out.

heres the link to the brush guard.
http://www.autotrucktoys.com/liberty/Mopar-OEM-Jeep-Liberty-Molded-Brush-Guard-02-04-P2292C526.aspx

THat would be a brush guard for a '02 THROUGH '04 KJ,that means '02,'03,and '04.

 

[Marlon_JB2]

It'll fit. You'll have to remove your tow hooks on the front, as that brush guard uses the tow hook mounting holes.

 

[2003renegade]

i kno but it says it wont fit on the bottom of the page. i thought it was odd it said that cuz dont all 02-04 libertys have the same front end?

 

[2003renegade]

ok so if i take off the tow hookes itll fit?! WONDERFUL! thanks!

 

[Marlon_JB2]

We don't care what the page says. The thing will fit.

 

[Kevin]

If I remember correctly, the only issue is the jump to 05-07 since the front bumpers protrude more than the earlier models. I retrofitted an 02-04 guard onto my 07 (when I had it) and the cutting and drilling wasn't too bad. With an 03, my guess would be anything will work since the mounts are basically the same, just the 05-07 bars would offer more bumper clearance.

Personally, I'd go with a metal bar. The product you linked is awfully expensive for what it is. After shipping and painting you might as well hold out for a used ARB.

 

[Marlon_JB2]

If I remember correctly, the only issue is the jump to 05-07 since the front bumpers protrude more than the earlier models. I retrofitted an 02-04 guard onto my 07 (when I had it) and the cutting and drilling wasn't too bad. With an 03, my guess would be anything will work since the mounts are basically the same, just the 05-07 bars would offer more bumper clearance.

Personally, I'd go with a metal bar. The product you linked is awfully expensive for what it is. After shipping and painting you might as well hold out for a used ARB.

I attempted to do the same thing, but was unsuccessful. Luckily I barely paid anything for it so...

It now hangs in the garage as an ornament, lol.

 

[Kevin]

I attempted to do the same thing, but was unsuccessful.

What did you attempt, an '02-'04 to '05-'07 or the inverse?

 

[2003renegade]

all the metal brush guards i can find dont look right on the liberty. i dont know.

 

[2003renegade]

good job with the patriot marlon. i build those things

 

[Marlon_JB2]

good job with the patriot marlon. i build those things

Do you really? If you don't mind, send me a PM with your honest opinion of them.

I actually don't have one. I just have it listed in my signature because I was THINKING about one.

 

[Drucifer]

It'll fit. You'll have to remove your tow hooks on the front, as that brush guard uses the tow hook mounting holes.

About that, is there a way to put tow hooks back on - someplace?

 

[2003renegade]

pm sent sorry it took so long.