I finally received my Prerunner bar yesterday from OffRoadWarehouse. They had it custom made from OffRoad Innovations then had it chromed from me. Here are a couple pics.

Ron





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'97 Ford F-150 XLT SC, 4x4, Auto, 5.4, 3.55LS, 315/75/16 BFG AT, K&N Filter,
TekStyle Tonneau, Westin Chrome Nerfs, 3" Body Lift, Stull Billet Grill, American Racing Baja Wheels, Flowmaster 40 Series, Kenwood X-711 and Kicker Sub
rmagers@cet.edu
http://www.cet.edu/staff/rmagers/ford.html

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/Album...0123&a=7215299

 

Ron, That is AWESOME!!!! Do you have some ordering information or is it one of a kind? Let me know, I have been trying to get one from FabTech for a while without luck.


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Bigworm
'97 XLT Expedition 4X4
4.6L V8, BFG 265/75R16 A/Ts & Lots of dreams

Bigworm's WebSite
Bigworm's Photos

 

Ron
Looks Awsome, I bet no will cut in front of you now.

 

Call Offroadwarehouse at 800-341-7757 and ask for Keith. He had the bar made for me then sent it out to be chromed. He said most people just have them powdercoated. I think the bar was $140 or so then another $100 or so to chrome it. It takes about 3 weeks if you want it chromed. Installing it was a pain, drilling the bumper then trying to get up behind it to install. My hands and arms are still sore from that. :-)

If you have any other questions, please ask.

Ron


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'97 Ford F-150 XLT SC, 4x4, Auto, 5.4, 3.55LS, 315/75/16 BFG AT, K&N Filter,
TekStyle Tonneau, Westin Chrome Nerfs, 3" Body Lift, Stull Billet Grill, American Racing Baja Wheels, Flowmaster 40 Series, Kenwood X-711 and Kicker Sub
rmagers@cet.edu
http://www.cet.edu/staff/rmagers/ford.html

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/Album...0123&a=7215299

 

Thanks for the info Ron, I will add it to my list.

 

Bar looks great on the truck. Nice lights too by the way

 

man...i love it. Ordered mine yesterday. Can't wait. Looks real good. Did you get four tabs or just the two? I got four. Two in the middle and two on the top bar.

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TIM WEIGEL
1998 lariat 4x4.
Bright red-silver metallic frost.
Grey leather.
2" **** Cepek body lift.
Torsion bars adjusted up.
Rough Country add-a leaf in rear.
5- 315/75R16 PRO-COMP A/T's.
5- 16x10 American Racing Baja's.
Westin chrome grill/brushguard.
Westin chrome nerf bars.
Q-S chrome double/single rollbar.
6- **** Cepek 135 watt. chrome lights.
Dual exhaust with Flowmaster "10" series, one chamber mufflers.
Long, extended drop hitch (for tailgaters).
"CUSTOM" spare tire carrier in bed ($3.50 worth of scrap metal, looks like the $250 ones!!!).
Red factory skidplate.
Red Tweed (went custom)interior panels.
5% tint.
enough to keep me busy for a long time.
(....oh yeah, K & N filter)..how could i forget<><
NOW A 95' STANG GT
BLACK W/ TAN INTERIOR
CERVINI'S RAM AIR HOOD
ABC GROUND EFFECTS
SALEEN SR WING (DOUBLE)
16X8 BOYD GOTCHA WHEELS
255/50R16 GOODYEARS
2-CHAMBER FLOWMASTERS
JUST GETTIN' STARTED.

 

I got the 2 tabs. In W.Va. you're not allowed to have lights wired up above the headlights. Nice little fine.

Ron

 

rmagers,

That pre-runner bar looks nice! I'll have to add that one to my list.

How did you cap your frame off like that? Looks nice! Did your cut any of the frame off? What did you make them out of and how did you fasten them to the frame?

Thanks in advance!

cpdice

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1997 F-150 Lariat
4x4 ORP ext cab
4.6 auto
3.55 gears
3" body lift
35x12.5x16.5 BFG AT KO'S
16.5x9.75 Eagle 143's
Vent visors
Westen nerf bars,
tube bed rails
custom dual exhaust w/3.5" X 24" ss tips

 

I capped the frame with good ole aluminum flashing left over when i had my house sided. I cut the piece with tin snips bent it around the frame. You can make tabs to bend into the frame hole and spray everthing flat black. Nice and easy and didn't cost anything.

Ron

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by rmagers:
[B]I finally received my Prerunner bar yesterday from OffRoadWarehouse. They had it custom made from OffRoad Innovations then had it chromed from me. Here are a couple pics.

Ron

I am also interested in this type of bar. was it a hassel to install? Did you have to remove the bumper to get behind it for the hardware? does it have any effect o nthe airbag? Do you know of anyone else that makes this type? Looks great!!!!

 

the hardest part was getting up behind the bumper to tighten the bolts. I would have rather just taken the bumper off. The hardest part is working up around the fog lights. But needless to say after all the scrapes and bruises, I like it. I've only found one other prerunner that i liked and it was $550 not chromed.

Ron

 

Ron, It looks nice. Before i got my F150 I had a 4runner with the same type of set up. It was only one of a few around town. Smitty Built made it, and The 4xStore...now, Off and On Custom put it on for me. I love it. Have fun with yours. Oh yeah...another question....why do Chevy guys have something against Ford guys? They won't even spell Ford on their forum usually. I don't ever see anyone all scared about a Chevy on here really. Just wondering.
-Meek

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1997 Black 4x4 F-150 XLT 4.6L 285/75/16 Bridgestone Dueler A/T's Eagle Alloy Wheels, K&N Airfilter, Flowmaster Exhaust, Dual tips off of one pipe. Nerf Bars, Brush guard, and 2 Ralley lights

sooner or later: a lift and bigger mud terrain tires

 

Ron: This looks great. I'm thinking of something similar for my Expedition. I have a couple of questions: 1. I see where it attaches through the holes in the top of the bumper, but how does it attach to the bottom? does it attach to the frame, or just to the bumper? 2. if it doesn't attach to the frame, can it be installed by taking the bumper off, bolting it on and then re-attaching the bumper. I've had my bumper off once, and it's pretty easy to do.

Thanks in advance.

Jon


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97 Expedition XLT 4x4, Black, 3.73 LS, 5.4L, leather, all options except LLS, Edelbrock IAS shocks

 

There are 2 bolts going thru the top of the bumper and 2 going thru the front. On the bottom picture, look right close to the bend. They have a long nut welded to the bar. It would been easier to take the bumper off to do it but I was the only one home at the time to hold the bar. I used tow straps to wrap around the bar and hook them under the hood somewhere to center and level everthing.

Ron