I live in deer/hog country and am looking to see if anyone has had a guard installed on their CX5. If so, where did you order it? Also, any tips on towing w the CX5, 2.0L- good/no good? I'm a newbie w my new CX5. Thanks.

 

Can't help with the guard but the CX-5 is a great tow vehicle up to 2000 lbs. I recommend the curt hitch and there powered wiring harness. You will love the backup camera for hooking up the trailer.

 

I've also been looking at the guards but the only ones I've found have been chrome. Would rather have a black one as I think it would look better. May try to build my own if I acquire a tubing bender in the near future. It would make this future project #5407. I just started #13.

 

Thanks. I'll be sure to get the curt!

 

Make 2! Send me one, lol!

 

As soon as they get the front in stock I am getting it and then powder coat it black

Broadfeet Motorsport Equipment | Wholesale Distributor of Bumper Guards

 

The hydraulic tubing bender at Harbor Freight works pretty good and it's way cheaper than buying a ready made guard.

 

Been keeping my eye on this one from WESTIN, but not seeing applications yet. I would phone them 800-345-8476. Stainless or Black, room for 2 lights in front.
Westin Automotive's New Contour Safari Bar brings new life, design and styling to these applications in 2" and 2.5" diameter tube. The Contour Safari Bar embraces the evolution of vehicle styling with every application uniquely designed to contour the front end of the vehicle and provides an enhanced profile. The Contour Safari Bar comes complete with a vehicle specific mounting kit and includes two removable light mounting tabs per application. Light mounting tabs are black powder coated and rivet mounted to the underside of the center bar. Product mounting is drill free and can be installed quickly and easily. Choose from black powder coated mild steel with a 3 year warranty or polished stainless steel with a lifetime warranty. Easy to order, easy to install, easy to love.

Westin Automotive - Contour Safari Bar

 

If you get a towbar I strongly recommend only fitting the genuine trailer wiring loom. Not only is it a simple plug & play it has its own module to prevent arcs, sparks, & surges from corrupting & or destroying your on-board computers. Iv'e seen Mazda's almost catch on fire from aftermarket/dodgy trailer wiring.

 

I'd be worried about something labeled as a light bar actually protecting your vehicle from hitting a 4 footed anything. Generally light bars are made as lightly as they can get away with. I'd go to a welding shop and show the the photo and let them do it up right.