Well, as far as the brush guards go, it's probably better it's now at the dumps than someone using it and getting a false sense of security from having them.
In anything but the most minor fender benders, Brush Guards will likely create more damage than protect your vehicle. The problem is, they are designed to be a cosmetic guard and in function, simply don't work as 'protection'.
I know... I used to have a nice $$$ Manik brush guard on my first Gen I. I sold it long ago to someone who wanted it and knew it was not really designed for impacting anything more than 'brush' and in a real accident would likely cause more harm than good.