I recently purchased the "no-drill" installs in 30 minutes Smittybuild Outland Sport Bar.

Well, the first 30 minutes went to assembling the bar itself (which was nice and straight forward).

Turns out if you have a Superduty, you have to drill... for two bolts, on the inside of the tow hooks.

The drilling wasn't really any big deal. And on the passenger side, I was able to get my hand up to the bolts (from underneath) to put on the washers and bolts.

Unfortunately, I started on the passenger side, and not the drivers side. On the driver's side, the radiator blocks access to the bolts. I am not able to get to the bolts from the top, side or bottom.

The side is blocked by both the factory fog and license plate bracket.

Has anyone else encountered the same? How did you gain access to the driver side bolts (on the side of the tow hook closest to the center)?

Any information or suggestion is appreciated. I'm thinking I'll have to remove the factory fog on that side (anyone know what that involves)?

Thanks!

michael

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2001 F250 CC Lariat LWB, 5.4L V8, 4.10LS
- Jeraco Deluxe Cab High Cap, color matched
- Uniden 68LTW CB Radio/Wilson 1000 Mag Mount Antenna
- [adding] Smittybuilt Outland Sport Bar
- [adding] billet grille
Future Mods
- KC or PIAA lights
- PIAA Fog Lights
- Additional Backup Lights

Always lookin' for suggestions.

 

Did you get it installed? If so, I (and probably a few others) would appreciate any insight you've gain. How about some pics?



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1997 4x4 Expedition- 4.6L, true dual exhaust w/Ravin DI/DO, K&N air filter, SuperChip, airbox mods, Edelbrock shocks, 285/75R16 BFG ATs, 2000 F150 "XLT" wheels, 4.10 gears, Auburn LS, Clarion In-dash CD player, Smitty Bilt push bars and nerf bars.

2001 4x4 F350 SD XLT CrewCab LWB- 6.8L, Offroad Pkg, HD Suspension Pkg, 3.73LS, TT mirrors, 6-disc CD changer, Remote Keyless Entry, Sliding back glass, tinted windows, GoRhino nerf bars.
NoMo's site

 

Nomo,

While I haven't gotten it installed yet, I did get a number for Smittybuilt technical support. I'm hoping to call them today.

I tried to take some before pictures, and I will take some "during" pictures this weekend.

As soon as I get this figured out, I will definitely post my lessons learned.

I do fear, however, that I may have to refer this one out to the shop to finish up. I'll know more in a day or two.

Michael

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2001 F250 CC Lariat LWB, 5.4L V8, 4.10LS
- Jeraco Deluxe Cab High Cap, color matched
- Uniden 68LTW CB Radio/Wilson 1000 Mag Mount Antenna
- [adding] Smittybuilt Outland Sport Bar
- [adding] billet grille
Future Mods
- KC or PIAA lights
- PIAA Fog Lights
- Additional Backup Lights

Always lookin' for suggestions.