As I pointed out those guards protect the low part of the motor. I guess all the mud, branches and other debris would have been keep out of my lower engine bay by the steering bars.
Again Im sorry for showing him what he asked for and trying to point out the difference between axel guards and steering/ skid plates.

 

Not sure why axle guards were ever brought up, he only asked for a steering guard, probably to protect the steering. Had he said, "looking for a guard that protects steering and engine bay", I probably wouldn't have suggested just getting heavy duty rods.