most of the trucks chrome is actually chrome covered plastic trim. the rear bumper caps and front bumper valence are the only chrome metal parts; and its low quality. the $400 bull bar chrome is very well done.

 

I learned to drive in central Virginia, which was deer hittin' country years before the rest of the nation joined the trend (I remember when you would pull over to look at deer, now I can look at one every day in my back yard in a suburban neighborhood). Therefore I have been involved in my fair share of deer strikes. Those low bull bars look good, but they will leave your lights and radiator exposed if the deer rolls over it, which they often do. The salvaged bar is much better.

I have two issues with various vehicle grille protectors. First, I worry if I could stand something that my headlights would reflect off of (I know, not a problem with those low bars). Second, they start to look bad long before the truck does.

To each his on, and I fully understand not wanting to cover your logo, but I wouldn't count on a short bull bar to stop a deer.

 

I just put this spring step on my truck. It is all stainless and seems rugged. When you back into something it compresses saving your bumper. Thought it was a nice upgrade for the low price tag.
Here's a link: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B019I082DY