Does anyone know how much installation cost is on a brush guard. Or can I do it by myself, and if I do do it by myself, how much labor is involved, what tools are needed? Thanks F150 Fans (the best trucks in the world)

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As long as you've got two arms you should be able to do it pretty easily. Actually you could probably do it with one arm. They all vary a little in the installation though. On mine, I just put a bolt in each side to act as a hinge and turned it up to put the rest of the bolts in. Ya just need 2 sockets/wrenches to tighten the bolts after you get it all lined up nice.

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'97 F-150 Lariat SuperCab 4X4

• White/Silver, 4.6L, Auto.
• Tinted Windows/Bedmat/Toolbox/Lund Bug Deflector/Ventvisors/Extra Horns
• 265/75/16 BFGoodrich on polished 16x8 AR-136's
• Cat-back Dual Exhaust (Straight pipes with big chrome tips)
• Polar Bear Grille Guard
• Cranked Torsion Bars for 1" Lift

 

Have you already bought the guard?
If not, try www.carparts.com
Lookup guards for F-150
There are 2 different ones. I just ordered the 80212. List is $309.99 on their site. Use coupon code 1963005 and get $100 off. Mine came to just under $250 shipped to my door.
As for installation difficulty, I'll let you know next weekend when I put mine on. Good luck.

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2000 Ford F-150 Extended Cab Flare Side 4x4 Lariat
5.4L;auto;3.55LS;Black/Silver;Off-Road;remote keyless entry;floor shift 4wd;Class III

Installed accessories so far:
Lund X-Terminator bug shield; Vent Shade Vent Visors; GTS headlight blackouts; Westin Black nerf bars; Pendaliner bedliner
Pending
Genuine Steel Products (Longtek Engineering) black Grille/Brush Guard; Crank torsion bars to level truck; Trail Blazer II Slotted taillight covers; Clear corner lenses
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Roll bar; Lots of lights; Flowmaster 40 or 50 Series single to dual exhaust; Aluminum dash kit; White gauges; Optima red top battery; Hidden winch; Custom backup lights; Kenwood TV/CD/AM/FM/DVD system; Viper alarm w/ remote start; Rancho RS9000s; PIAA front air dam; Super charger; Lightning emblems (after super charger); Custom tonneu cover to fit around roll bar; Custom backup lights; A 18' - 25' boat to tag along behind



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[This message has been edited by lariat4wd (edited 11-14-2000).]

 

Some are different from others, do you have the 4x4 or 2x4?
My Ranchhand bolts to the factory towhook location and wraps around the bumper.

with a heavier brush guard or by yourself you can use a tow strap or rope to hold it from a rafter or something while you position it in place and bolt it up.

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Y2K F150 4x4 XL Med Torredor Red
4.2 5 speed,AIRAID, SuperCHIP,
3.55 LS, Leer camper shell, bedrug,
Ranchhand Rover Brushguard with 6 LIGHTS and
Wireless remote switch Tint/alarm/ aftermarket keyless entry/locks
2m/10m/11m/12m radios, Scanner
LT285/75/16 BFG All Terrains
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I have the Manik on my truck and I had no problem installing it. Just put the bolt in the back hole on each side and flip it up put another bolt i to hold it and tighten. Worked very good on mine.

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• -1999 Ford F-150 Supercab Flareside ORP
• -4.6 Liter V-8, Auto, 3.55 LS Rear
• -Deep Wedgewood Blue
• -Flowmaster Delta Flow Series 40 single 2.5" inlet w/dual 2.5" outlets
• -Two 18" Adcar Stainless Steel Exhaust Tips
• -Lund Lighted Moon Visor (painted)
• -Lund Interceptor Bug Guard (painted)
• -Deflecta-Shield Window Rain Guards (painted)
• -Delecta-Shield Slotted Tail Light Covers (painted)
• -Manik Grille Guard
• -Ford Factory Cab Steps
• -Extang Soft Bed Cover
• -Yellow Under Car Strip Lights
• -Ford Lighted Ovals Front and Back
• -Tinted Windows (5% totally illegal)
• -Pioneer P725R CD Player w/Flip Face Head Unit
• -Superwhite Headlight Bulbs (from Online Store)
• -K&N Air Filter
• -Air Box Silencer Removed
• -Tail Light Modification
• -Lots of Blue Wire Loom Under Hood
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[This message has been edited by steveo (edited 11-15-2000).]

 

How many t-sips does it take to install a grill guard??? J/K longhorn, they are pretty easy to install, usually by one person. I wouldn't attempt a ranchhand alone though. Good luck! Gig'em!

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'98 F150 S/C 5.4 V8 4x2, Aggie maroon, spindle lift, blocks and leafs, Rancho RSX shocks, Airaid filter system, Pro Comp 305/70/16, AR Baja 16x8, Dynomax duals, and some other stuff

 

Most places will charge an hour's worth of labor. I just did mine tonight in about an hour and a half... had problems getting the brackets on right.... had to drop the chin spoiler, crawling in and out.... It's friggin' cold out now! Went over to my Dad's (even warned him yesterday) only to find freshly varnished moldings in the garage! Then, he yelled at me for doing it in the driveway!??! Like I was just gonna leave it in my bed for a week?!?! Gimme a break! But I digress... Got it on, looks sweet... No pics, though... too dark out by the time I got started. Maybe in the morning after I wash it.
-Joe-


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98 Explorer (Lemon Law Case in Progress)

'00 F-150, X-cab, 4x4, Lariat, Off-road, Trailer Tow, Holandia Sunroof, built 11/99 picked up 10/00!
List of planned mods: Clear corners and tails, CB wiring, Stainless brush guard, at least 1 set of KCs (probably more!), custom radar detector mount, color matched trailer hitch with stainless steel ball, torsion bar tweak, bug deflector, spray in liner, and a tonneau of some sort...