Aries Automotive 3047 User Manual

99-01 Ford Explorer 2/4WD Part # 3047 Installation Instructions

Parts List

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1-Front bar
2-mounting frame bracket driver
2-top support brackets (2pc per side)
6-7/16” x 1 ¼” Hex Bolts
6-7/16” Nylon Lock Nuts
12- 7/16” Flat Washers
2- 1/2” x 4” Hex Bolts
2- ½” Nylon Lock Nuts
4- ½” Flat Washers
2- 3/8 x 1” Button Bolts
2- 3/8 x 1” Hex Bolts
4- 3/8” Nylon Lock Nuts
6- 3/8” Washers

Installing the mounting brackets

1. Loosen the two factory nuts located directly behind bumper (outer top side of
frame)

2. Attach mounting frame brackets (6 hole brackets) to the outer edge of frame.
Reuse factory nuts, ½ x 4 hex bolts, ½ nylon lock nuts and ½ washers. Do not fasten
these bolts to tightly as you may have to move the brackets around slightly to align the
front bar to your front bumper.

3. Attach mounting frame brackets (2 hole brackets) to the inner edge of frame using
7/16 x 1 ¼ hex bolts, 7/16 hex nuts, 7/16 washers and ½ nylon lock nuts.

Installing the front bar

4. Line up the 3 holes on the lower portion of the front bar with the 3 holes on the
mounting frame brackets (inner edge). Use the 7/16 x 1 ¼ hex bolts, 7/16 n\hex nuts and
7/16 washers to fasten the front bar to the mounting frame brackets. Once the front bar is
attached to the mounting brackets, align the left and right side of the front bar to the
bumper.

5. Once you are satisfied that the left and right side are equal distance from the
bumper, tighten all fasteners.

NOTE: it is advisable to re-check all fasteners for tightness after one week.

Driver side Sown