User Manual Q&AAnswer
Mar 25, 2025 - 08:27 AM
To install the TAC 71170B 3 Inch Bull Bar on your Ford Ranger truck, please follow the steps outlined in the provided instruction manual:
1. Start the installation from under the front of the vehicle.
2. Determine if your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks. Note that tow hooks cannot be reinstalled with the Bull Bar.
- Tow Hook equipped vehicles: Remove the plastic cover attached to the tow hook, then remove the tow hook from the bottom of the frame. Temporarily remove the skid plate if your model has one.
- Vehicles without tow hooks: Cut out the lower section of the indented area in both sides of the plastic bumper insert to clear the brackets. Hold the Frame Mounting Bracket up to the back of the bumper to determine the area to remove. Make several small cuts for the best fit. Trim the plastic as required to clear the brackets.
3. Insert the Mounting Brackets through the openings in the bumper to check for clearance around the brackets and hardware. Trim the plastic as necessary.
4. Select the driver/left Frame Mounting Bracket. Hold the bracket up to the bottom of the frame and line up the holes in the bracket with the two mounting bolt holes for the tow hook. Attach the bracket to the threaded holes in the frame using the provided hex bolts, lock washers, and flat washers. If your model has a steel skid plate, attach the Skid Plate Bracket to the rear mounting bolt. Repeat this step to attach the passenger/right Frame Bracket and Skid Plate Bracket if equipped.
5. With assistance, hold the Bull Bar up in position on the inside of the Mounting Brackets. Attach the Bull Bar to the brackets using the provided hex bolts, flat washers, and nylon lock nuts. Do not tighten the hardware at this time.
6. Check the Bull Bar alignment with the vehicle and for clearance between the Bull Bar and the bumper. Adjust as required, then fully tighten all hardware.
7. Do periodic inspections to ensure that all hardware is secure and tight.
8. To protect your investment, wax the Bull Bar after installing. Regular waxing is recommended to add a protective layer over the finish. Do not use any type of polish or wax that may contain abrasives that could damage the finish.
- For stainless steel: Aluminum polish may be used to polish small scratches and scuffs on the finish. Mild soap may also be used to clean the Bull Bar.
- For gloss black finishes: Mild soap may be used to clean the Bull Bar.
For further assistance or more detailed instructions, please refer to the complete instruction manual provided with the product or visit the manufacturer's website at www.tacautoparts.com.
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