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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
3" BULL BAR
2007-14 CHEVY SILVERADO1500/GMC SIERRA1500
2007-15 TAHOE/SUBURBAN/YUKON/YUKON XL
2007-14 CADILLAC ESCALADE 1500/ESV/EXT
2007-13 CHEVY AVALANCHE
PART#35-4003/B35-4003/35-4005/B35-4005/B35-4005-3/P35-4005
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3" BULL BAR
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Bull Bar
6
12mm x 24mm OD x 2.5mm Flat Washer
1
Driver/Left Mounting Bracket
6
12-1.75mm Nylon Lock Nut
1
Passenger/Right Mounting Bracket
4
10-1.50mm x 30mm Hex Bolt
2
12-1.75mm x 30mm Double Bolt Plate
8
10mm x 27mm OD x 3mm Flat Washer
2
12-1.75mm x 35mm Single Bolt Plate
4
10-1.50mm Nylon Lock Nut
Driver/Left
Mounting Bracket
(2) 12mm x 35mm
Single Bolt Plates
(2) 12mm x 30mm
Double Bolt Plates
Passenger/Right
Mounting Bracket
2007-14 CHEVY SILVERADO1500/GMC SIERRA1500
2007-15 TAHOE/SUBURBAN/YUKON/YUKON XL
2007-14 CADILLAC ESCALADE 1500/ESV/EXT
2007-13 CHEVY AVALANCHE
PARTS LIST:
PROCEDURE:
REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX AND VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY. CUTTING MAY BE REQUIRED. INSTALLATION MAY INTERFERE WITH FRONT
MOUNTED SENSORS. NOTE: It may be necessary to remove/relocate front license plate and license plate
bracket. It is not required, but strongly recommended. If local/state law requires a front license plate, license
plate relocation kit is available.
1. Start installation from under the front of the vehicle. Determine if the vehicle is equipped with tow hooks.
IMPORTANT: Tow hooks cannot be reinstalled with the Bull Bar.
Tow Hook equipped vehicles:
a. Remove the factory tow hook from the end of each frame channel, (Figure 1). Skip to Step 2 if tow
hooks were accessible and have been removed. NOTE: The driver side tow hook on some later
models may be difficult to remove and assistance is highly recommended on these models. The
following info only applies to the later GM models.
i. Tow hook removal-option 1: Remove the hex bolts securing the driver side of the bumper
to the bracket. Use a short pry bar or large screwdriver to move the tab on the bumper
bracket up and away to clear the hex bolt and slide it out past the bumper bracket, (Figures
2A, 2B).
ii. Option 2: Remove plastic radiator grille. Loosen and/or completely remove the front
bumper to remove the long hex bolt in the driver side tow hook, (Figure 2B).
b. Reattach the bumper after both tow hooks have been removed and the openings have been
checked for Bracket clearance. Tighten all factory bumper hardware at this time.
c. Proceed to Step 2.
Vehicles without tow hooks:
a. Cut out the indented area in both sides of the plastic bumper insert to clear the Brackets as
pictured, (Figures 3 & 4). IMPORTANT: Make several small cuts for best fit. Do not cut through
the top edge of the panel. NOTE: On some later models, the plastic panel is held in place with
several small screws. The screws at the top corners are difficult to impossible to reach and remove
without damaging the cover with the bumper in place. If you prefer to remove the panel to cut out
the openings, it may be necessary or easier to remove the plastic grille then the steel bumper
assembly with the plastic panel attached to access all of the small screws and clips.
b. Reattach the bumper and/or bumper insert, (if removed), and grille once openings have been cut
out and checked for clearance. Tighten all factory bumper hardware at this time.
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(Fig 1) Tow hook pictured
(Fig 2A) Driver side pictured from behind bumper
Remove the bolts securing the driver side of the bumper to the bumper bracket. Use a large screwdriver or pry
bar to move the mounting tab up enough to get the long bolt through the tow hook out of the end of the frame
Front
2007-14 CHEVY SILVERADO1500/GMC SIERRA1500
2007-15 TAHOE/SUBURBAN/YUKON/YUKON XL
2007-14 CADILLAC ESCALADE 1500/ESV/EXT
2007-13 CHEVY AVALANCHE
2. Select the driver side Mounting Bracket. Insert the Bracket through the opening in the bumper, (Figure 5).
Trim the plastic as required to clear the Brackets.
3. Line up the holes in the Bracket with the holes in the end of the frame channel for the tow hook. Select (1)
12mm Double Bolt Plate, (Figure 6A). Insert the Bolt Plate into the end of the frame, through the (2) holes
in the side of the frame and out through the Bracket, (Figures 5, 6B & 6C). Secure the Bracket to the Bolt
Plate with (2) 12mm Flat Washers and (2) 12mm Nylon Lock Nuts, (Figure 6C). Snug but do not fully
tighten hardware at this time.
4. Repeat Step 3 to install the 12mm x 35mm Single Bolt Plate, (Figure 7A), into the remaining hole in the
other side of the frame channel and Bracket, (Figures 5, 7B & 7C).
5. IMPORTANT: The Brackets are designed with (2) mounting positions to fit multiple models and model
years. Most Silverado/Sierra models will use the “back” mounting position with the Brackets pushed in to
install the Bull Bar closer to the bumper, (Figure 8A). Tahoe, Yukon and Suburban models may require
the forward mounting position to move the Bull Bar forward or to provide more clearance for accessory
lights, (Figure 8B).
6. Repeat Steps 2—5 to install the passenger side Mounting Bracket.
7. With assistance, hold the Bull Bar up in position on the outside of the Mounting Brackets. Bolt the Bull Bar
to the Brackets with (4) 10mm x 30mm Hex Bolts, (8) 10mm Flat Washers and (4) 10mm Nylon Lock Nuts,
(Figure 9). Do not tighten hardware at this time.
8. Check the Bull Bar alignment with the vehicle and for clearance between the Bull Bar and the bumper. If
Bull Bar is too close to or touching bumper, remove the Bull Bar and reinstall the Brackets in the “forward”
position away from the bumper. Adjust as required then fully tighten all hardware at this time.
9. Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure that all hardware is secure and tight.
To protect your investment, wax this product after installing. Regular waxing is recommended to add a protective layer over
the finish. Do not use any type of polish or wax that may contain abrasives that could damage the finish.
For stainless steel: Aluminum polish may be used to polish small scratches and scuffs on the finish. Mild soap may be used
also to clean the Bull Bar.
For gloss black finishes: Mild soap may be used to clean the Bull Bar.
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(Fig 3) Example of "no tow hook" model
(Fig 4) Driver side cut out
illustrated for reference only
(Fig 2B) 2014 Silverado driver side illustrated from behind bumper to show bumper bolt locations.
2007-14 CHEVY SILVERADO1500/GMC SIERRA1500
2007-15 TAHOE/SUBURBAN/YUKON/YUKON XL
2007-14 CADILLAC ESCALADE 1500/ESV/EXT
2007-13 CHEVY AVALANCHE
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(Fig 5) Driver side pictured without plastic
panel for instruction purposes only
Mounting holes in end
of frame for tow hook
12mm Double Bolt Plate
(2) 12mm Flat Washers
(2) 12mm Nylon Lock Nuts
Front
12mm Single Bolt Plate
12mm Flat Washer
12mm Nylon Lock Nut
(Fig 6C) Note Bracket installed in “forward”
position to move Bull Bar away from bumper
Front
(Fig 7B) Passenger Bracket installed in “forward”
position to move Bull Bar away from bumper
(Fig 6B) Inner driver side
Bracket with Double Bolt Plate
Front
Fig 6A
Fig 7A
2007-14 CHEVY SILVERADO1500/GMC SIERRA1500
2007-15 TAHOE/SUBURBAN/YUKON/YUKON XL
2007-14 CADILLAC ESCALADE 1500/ESV/EXT
2007-13 CHEVY AVALANCHE
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Front
Complete Installation
(2) 10mm x 30mm Hex Bolts
(4) 10mm Flat Washers
(2) 10mm Nylon Lock Nuts
Fig 9
(Fig 7C) Outer driver side
Bracket with Single Bolt Plate
(Fig 8A) Typical Silverado/Sierra mounting position
(Fig 8B) Typical Tahoe/Yukon and
Suburban mounting position
Single
Bolt Plate
Double
Bolt Plate
2007-14 CHEVY SILVERADO1500/GMC SIERRA1500
2007-15 TAHOE/SUBURBAN/YUKON/YUKON XL
2007-14 CADILLAC ESCALADE 1500/ESV/EXT
2007-13 CHEVY AVALANCHE
Driver Side Mounting Bracket Installation Pictured
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