Underride Guard
 

OK so I called several parts dealers and got a quote of $900 + for this underride guard yet the one listed on PacificBMW parts catalog is going for $499, I'm trying to figure out if this is the same thing and why the price margin is so disaligned..are there any links on how to install this? I have the 4.6 lip kits and I know for my front the shop had to glue it on so I'm wondering where this guard attachs to for support

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Thats for the info FeelGood..now we need someone to also find the pricing on the Sidestep bars that are applicable to X5s with running boards.

that metal guard as far as i know attaches to the actual subframe of the car, or thats what it seeems like on my 4.8

here take a look

What kills me is i have an X5 and i see them all over but i never ever get sick of looking at pictures of them. there could be 2 identical X5s and i will want to see pictures of both. Sorry for going off on a tangent there. nice pics by the way i just got the underride gaurd myself and yes i got it from pacific BMW and it is the same as any other dealer has for less money and i dont know why but i am glad i saved money

did you make the purchase in person at the dealership or online?

i love it when u post pix of your car, just can't get enough!...did you perform the install yourself, any idea on the difficulty degree of this?

i actually had the dealer do it.. because the guard was part of the lease. But honestly it seems like it wouldnt be that hard of an install, im sure the guard comes as one piece, and u have to bolt it down to the subframe REAL TIGHT.Besides that i dont see how else itd be installed.

I ordered the gaurd from pacific bmw internet sales deptartment.
The underride gaurd is one piece and bolts directly to the subfrome. nothing bolts to the bumper cover at all. It is very long and goes all the way past the engine to about where the fire wall is. It protects the entire fron undercariage. I had a local dealer install it. It looked easy but you would need a few people to help you lift it and hold it into position while bolting it on.

FeelGoodUnInc,
How did the underride bar come out? Picts? I've got an '02X4.6 and considering the same mod. What adivise do you have?

Wow...it looks awesome. Never knew that this guard can be installed on a 4.8is. I always assumed that our aero lip (the lower portion of the bumper) would get in the way:dunno:

Looks like its time to start shopping:thumbup: