I really like the look of the Westin Bull bar, but I can't afford to lose my tow hooks. I tend to use them often. Does anyone have pics of some light bars for the front that won't require me removing the tow hooks? Is there a way I can get the Westin bar and have towing points on the front (easily accessible that is)?

 

you could get the WAAG center guard (my guard minus the headlight grilles)...you can keep the hooks that way- just giving options

 

Well thank you. Options are exactly what I'm looking for. I don't think I want to go with the full grille guard but something to add some off-road lights to. Who knows, maybe I can find a grille guard nice and cheap (yeah right!) and I could think about it, but I really like the look/style/purpose of a bull bar. Removing the front tow hooks has just become a no-go unless i could relocate them.

 

Here is a link to the lightbar I adapted from caseyh46's plans...

It is stainless...

I think this will link to the lone pic in my gallery...

https://www.f150online.com/galleries....cfm?num=11210

don04

 

I've been thinking about this one.

It's powder coated and you keep your tow hooks.

www.randyellisdesign.com

 

I like your setup, it's more subtle but serves it's purpose. Where did you pick that one up?

 

Actually, another user here, caseyh46 designed the plans. His is designed to be made in a muffler shop. I believe he spent about $35 on his using 2" pipe and a 1/4" strapping for the inside from a local muffler place.

Mine... it turns out the outlaws own a sheetmetal shop... I sent the plans to her uncle, and they made me that one out of 1/4" stainless...

I can send the plans if you like, just pm me. I will see if i can just put them in my gallery for download, or email to you.

don04

 

I like that Randy Ellis Design light bar also, but it's only for the 2004-05 models, and won't fit my '06.

N-Fab makes a very similar bar, that they advertise as fitting the 2004-07 models. I am trying to confirm that, as the '06 and up apparently has some changes in the front end. I emailed them yesterday but haven't heard back yet.
You can see it here:

http://www.n-fab.com/viewer.asp?/pro.../Full/1002.jpg

If anyone knows if it will fit the 2006 and newer, I'd be interested in your experiences. I'm still looking too.

- Craig