Any links/info on where to pick up some discreet exterior front/rear light cages/protectors would be greatly appreciated...budget is also an issue....thnx!

Look at this thread and see if it fits what you need:

http://www.clubxterra.org/forums/showthread.php?t=14318&highlight=xoskel

IIRC he has also made one for the rear as well but I can't seem to find the thread. He goes by Fangars here on CX.

I have Xoskel's rear light bar. I just got it so I don't have it installed but the product is real nice.

Chuck

I have a light bar from Concept Customs, it's not a light "cage" but i've never had any problems with the lights being broken or anything like that.