Bull Bar Install
Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 7:56 pm
I just got done installing my new Bull Bar this weekend. I bought one through Autoanything from Steelcraft for $209 out the door. Price was excellent and I do not care if it says Westin or Bully in the front. It is made of the same material and has the same quality of workmanship.
The install was easy enough. It just needed a bit of manipulating when it came to cutting out the lower bumper shroud. One hole already exists where the tow hook would normally be installed on the passenger side but the other needs to be cut out. In addition to cutting out the whole it was necessary to cut extra slots because the bracket needs the room to stick forward for the bull bar mounting (see pic with red circle).
Other than that it was a breeze. It looks great just look at the pictures. I hope more of you Pathy driver decide to do this because I think it really looks great on the truck.
BTW: Do not expect or think this is a real Bull Bar that will knock anything out of its way or you can push other cars with it. It is for show only and maybe for some a choice for a light bar but nothing more. These bars are not sturdy enough to withhold pressure from pushing another vehicle. In fact it may cause more damage to your vehicle than without. I can sit on it with my 250lbs but if I jump up and down on it will move.
Sometime in the near future I will install some lights on it but until then I'm just going to enjoy it the way it looks.
The install was easy enough. It just needed a bit of manipulating when it came to cutting out the lower bumper shroud. One hole already exists where the tow hook would normally be installed on the passenger side but the other needs to be cut out. In addition to cutting out the whole it was necessary to cut extra slots because the bracket needs the room to stick forward for the bull bar mounting (see pic with red circle).
Other than that it was a breeze. It looks great just look at the pictures. I hope more of you Pathy driver decide to do this because I think it really looks great on the truck.
BTW: Do not expect or think this is a real Bull Bar that will knock anything out of its way or you can push other cars with it. It is for show only and maybe for some a choice for a light bar but nothing more. These bars are not sturdy enough to withhold pressure from pushing another vehicle. In fact it may cause more damage to your vehicle than without. I can sit on it with my 250lbs but if I jump up and down on it will move.
Sometime in the near future I will install some lights on it but until then I'm just going to enjoy it the way it looks.