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In all honesty, if I were you I'd hold off until ARB or TJM (or another company of that makes high quality replacement bumpers) comes out with a replacement bumper for the 05 Pathfinder (that's my plan). Those grill guards that you're considering are pretty much purely cosmetic and will cause your front end a world of pain if you get into an accident - they'll fold right up and ruin your hood and cause more damage than if you didn't have the grille guard at all. Those grill guards also can't be safely used as recovery / tow points. OTOH, an ARB, TJM, or equivalent replacement bumper is significantly more substantial and would have integrated safe recovery / tow points. Just something to consider. If I were forced to choose between the Aries or WAAG, I'd probably go with the Aries - I don't think the WAAG is better enough looking to justify the price difference, though it may be built better which could make it hold up better from rust, etc.
I also agree with cwescapexlt4x4 - I personally don't like the look of those replacement grill inserts.
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Geoffrey Reynolds
2005 Nissan Pathfinder SE Offroad
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