It really depends what you intend on the bar to do. Most of the brush guards on the market ie:Smitty Built, Manik, Go Rhino etc, are purely cosmetic. If you want to avoid a shopping cart scratch, this is the way to go but if you really want a sharp look and functionality go with an ARB or TJM bull bar. The steel is cheaper, but heavier. I drive a 2002 FJ 100 with a TJM T1 aluminum bull bar and Warn winch and it's a nice set up. Especially when I pull my friends in Landrovers out of the thick stuff.