I've been looking for a bull bar for my truck, 2003 regular cab, and i was looking at where i would mount it and there are no holes on the bottom of the frame. So i was wondering where the brackets mount and if i would have to drill any holes in the frame? It is 2wd and doesn't have tow hooks or anything but theres already the holes in the bumper cut out. Anything will be helpful and pictures on the brackets mounted would be great. Thanks in advance

 

Also are the brackets different depending on the brand of the bull bar or are they all the same?

 

You will probably have to drill your own holes. I personally dont have a bullbar, as I run a plow, and it would be just another hassle to deal with in the fall.

I imagine that different brands vary slightly in hole locations if at all, but again Im guessing. If you dont have holes, go get a drill and a good bit and drill the holes, and mount up.

-Matt

 

Look a lil closer on your frame, the holes should be there. I installed a Westin Bull Bar on my 2wd F150 with no issues. Most bull bars utilize the factory tow hook holes on the trucks frame. To my knowledge, there is no difference between the 4x2 and 4x4 F150 frame for our generation, so the holes should be there. Good luck.

 

I went and looked and there are holes on the sides of the frame 2 towards the front and 2 a little farther back. Is that where the brackets mount to to or on the bottom of the frame? cause i was thinking the bottom and thats what confused me cause there are no holes on the bottom

 

Mine mounted right to the holes on the bottom of the frame but if your truck did not come with tow hooks then yes there should be bolts long enough that you can utilize the side holes. At least mine did.

 

Would I have to get a different bracket to mount it to the side holes?

 

i used the stock tow hooks as well when i mounted mine. they are 3in to center of holes if i remember right with a 5/8in hole.

 

I do not know the bull bar i bought didnt need another bracket it was all one peice i just didnt use the side bolts because it was going to much of a pain in the a**

 

if there are pre drilled holes i can make my own brushguard! nice nice

 

UPDATE:
I got a bull bar yesterday for my birthday, which is today. I took the bracket out to check it out and there are no holes on the bottom of the frame, which i was pretty sure so i already knew i was going to have to drill them. In the instructions it says to use existing bolts on the bottom and since nothing was there i dont have those bolts. My question is does anyone know what size bolts i need, just for the bottom (i already made sure i had all the parts that it should of came with it and there is nothing extra) and what size holes i need to drill? Or am i just not reading it right? Any help will be appreciated.

Here are the instructions if anyone needs it:
http://www.ariesautomotive.com/appli...s/35-3004n.pdf