Crash bars. No reason to cut.

[Jms81661]

bringing this thread back up. So you’re saying for the front bars you can just loosen the two bolts and the OEM bars will come out? I’d love to avoid cutting if I can

No, you loosen them and shove them forward. They move pretty far. I got 285/70's on stock rims. They're miles away from the front bars, even in full lock

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[Msfitoy]

They can be removed without cutting...

 

[DblStuffed]

I got them out. I ended up loosening the 3 21mm bolts on the bumper to slide the bars out. Also allowed me to get the new Baja fogs out in too

 

[NvrFinished]

Idk if anyone even tried to pull the front rears out before cutting them?
But I did. You only need about 2 mm to get them out.
There's absolutely no reason to have to cut them!
A small tap of the hammer and you got enough clearance. Threw a rag over it, tap, tap. Slid right out. If you need to you can take a pair of pliers and bend that little flange back if you want. I didn't cuz its actually flush with the body now.
Just check before you start hacking s**t up! Now I also have the the factory bars sitting in my garage if I ever need them.

Are these pics for the rear bars? Is that what you mean my bending the flange back? Thanks.

 

[Jms81661]

Are these pics for the rear bars? Is that what you mean my bending the flange back? Thanks.

Yes sir. The top pic. The bottom shows that weird crashbox thingy and the new BDS bar.

 

[NvrFinished]

Yes sir. The top pic. The bottom shows that weird crashbox thingy and the new BDS bar.

Awesome, thanks.

 

[Msfitoy]

Are these pics for the rear bars? Is that what you mean my bending the flange back? Thanks.

Start at post #5 of my build thread...

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/project-msfitoy-v3-0.2804/

The last image shows the rear bar and the fender flange that's preventing it from sliding out...later on, I discovered that by loosening the lower fender bolt attachment, I was able to pull the fender out just enough to slide out the bar...

 

[Jms81661]

Start at post #5 of my build thread...

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/project-msfitoy-v3-0.2804/

The last image shows the rear bar and the fender flange that's preventing it from sliding out...later on, I discovered that by loosening the lower fender bolt attachment, I was able to pull the fender out just enough to slide out the bar...

Hmm...looks like your corner panel is in the way more than mine.

Start at post #5 of my build thread...

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/project-msfitoy-v3-0.2804/

The last image shows the rear bar and the fender flange that's preventing it from sliding out...later on, I discovered that by loosening the lower fender bolt attachment, I was able to pull the fender out just enough to slide out the bar...

Yeah my corner panel wasn't in the way like that maybe

cuz of my lift? All I had was the little flange.

 

[Jms81661]

Here's

Not sure what you're doing with the fronts? But here's my clearance with just loosening them and pushing them forward with 285/70's

 

[Msfitoy]

Hmm...looks like your corner panel is in the way more than mine.

Yeah my corner panel wasn't in the way like that maybe

cuz of my lift? All I had was the little flange.

Sorry my pic was misleading...I had already unbolted the bar and slid it out to where it contacts the panel to see how little I needed to clear...

 

[Jms81661]

Sorry my pic was misleading...I had already unbolted the bar and slid it out to where it contacts the panel to see how little I needed to clear...

Were you able to clear it, or did you have to loosen the corner panel?

 

[Msfitoy]

Were you able to clear it, or did you have to loosen the corner panel?

I removed the lower quarter panel bolt and used a screw driver to pry it out and back just enough for the bar to slide out...

 

[Jms81661]

I removed the lower quarter panel bolt and used a screw driver to pry it out and back just enough for the bar to slide out...

Cool. ?

 

[Airxforcexone]

Update: got those clips out. I think Bc my truck is brand new (312 miles) the clips were just thought then expected. Always have that fear of too much force and breaking a clip. But once I got that done, I was able to unbolt one side of the bumper and have my wife pulled it up a little bit for me and I slid the crash bar right out. Revolted that side and ended the same with the other side. What’s great about this too as I was able to get that plastic trim piece out that covers the fog light, so I could install my new Baja fogs as well. Of course it started a storm on me so I have to go out and finish the lights tomorrow but at least I have this accomplished without cutting.
Now for the rear, may cut those from what I’ve read lol

Good Morning Derrick....was wondering if you could provide a photo or two of this mod you performed. I have the exact same issue and it sounds fairly simple. FYI.......nice Ranger! Mine has only 600 miles on it. Thanks in advance!

 

[SVTPaul]

Good Morning Derrick....was wondering if you could provide a photo or two of this mod you performed. I have the exact same issue and it sounds fairly simple. FYI.......nice Ranger! Mine has only 600 miles on it. Thanks in advance!

There are 6 bolts securing the front bumper, 3 per side. The only tricky part really is removing the plastic fascia / insert in the middle of bumper to access them. Make sure you have a helper when handling the bumper as it makes things a lot easier. Take your time and it's not too bad. And fyi the rears can slide out too with care and patience. I had to remove the bolts holding the body panels together and gently pry them to get the final 1/8 or 1/16" of clearance I needed.

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