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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
3” BULL BAR
01-06, 07 "CLASSIC" 1500HD CHEVY SILVERADO/GMC SIERRA
99-06, 07 "CLASSIC" 2500LD CHEVY SILVERADO/GMC SIERRA
99-06, 07 "CLASSIC" 2500LD CHEVY SILVERADO/GMC SIERRA
00-06 2500SUBURBAN
00-06 2500 TAHOE/YUKON, YUKON XL
BULL BAR PART # 500797 / 500799
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3” BULL BAR
01-06, 07 "CLASSIC" 1500HD CHEVY SILVERADO/GMC SIERRA
99-06, 07 "CLASSIC" 2500LD CHEVY SILVERADO/GMC SIERRA
99-06, 07 "CLASSIC" 2500LD CHEVY SILVERADO/GMC SIERRA
00-06 2500SUBURBAN
00-06 2500 TAHOE/YUKON, YUKON XL
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PARTS LIST:
1
Bull Bar
4
10mm Lock Washers
1
Driver/Left Side Mounting Bracket
4
10-1.5mm Nuts
1
Passenger/Right Side Mounting Bracket
4
12-1.75mm x 40mm Hex Bolts
2
Spacer Plates
4
12mm x 44mm OD x 4mm Flat Washers
4
10-1.5mm x 35mm Hex Bolts
4
12mm Lock Washers
8
10mm x 30mm OD x 2.5mm Flat Washers
PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. PLASTIC BUMPER COVER M A Y REQUIRE
CUTTING FOR INSTALLATION.
2. 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 license plate, license plate relocation
kit is available.
3. Starting at the passenger/right side, remove the two factory bolts and the tow hook if equipped. NOTE:
This Bull Bar is not compatible with factory tow hooks and they cannot be reinstalled.
a. NOTE: Vehicles without tow hooks. Temporarily remove the lower bumper cover and place it
on a clean, stable work surface, (Figure 1).
4. Select the passenger/right side Frame Bracket. Slide the Frame Bracket into the open end of the frame
channel accessible through the opening in the bumper cover for the tow hook, if equipped, (Figure 2).
5. Line up the (2) welded nuts on the Frame Bracket with the (2) factory holes in the bottom of the frame
channel. Insert (1) 12mm x 40mm Hex Bolt, (1) Spacer Plate, (1) 12mm Flat Washer and (1) 12mm
Lock Washer through the large hole in the bottom of the frame channel and into the threaded nut on the
Frame Bracket. Insert (1) 12mm x 40mm Hex Bolt, (1) 12mm Flat Washer and (1) 12mm Lock Washer
into the remaining factory hole in the frame channel. I M P O R T AN T : Use the (2) Spacer Plates to cover
the large holes in the bottom of the frame channel, (Figure 2). Do not tighten hardware at this time.
6. Repeat Steps 3 - 5 for driver/left side Frame Bracket installation.
7. With assistance, position the Bull Bar up to the inside of the Frame Brackets. Bolt the Bull Bar to the
Frame Brackets using the included (4) 10mm x 35mm Hex Bolts, (4) 10mm Lock Washers, (8) 10mm
Flat Washers and (4) 10mm Hex Nuts, (Figure 2). NOTE: Each mounting tab on the Bull Bar has (3)
slots. Determine the correct mounting position for the Bull Bar.
a. 99-02 Vehicles: Push the Bull Bar in toward the vehicle and bolt the Bull Bar to the Brackets
using the forward and center slots only. Do not tighten hardware at this time.
b. 03-06, 07 "Classic" Model Vehicles: Pull the Bull Bar away from the vehicle and bolt the Bull
Bar to the Brackets using the center and rear slots only. Do not tighten hardware at this time.
8. Level, center and adjust the Bull Bar.
a. Vehicles equipped with tow hooks: Tighten all hardware at this time.
b. Vehicles without tow hooks: Tighten the 12mm hardware bolting the Brackets to the frame
channel only. Temporarily remove the Bull Bar. Hold the lower bumper cover up to the (2)
Frame Brackets. Mark the location of the Brackets onto the back of the plastic bumper cover.
Carefully cut out the indented fill panel in the plastic bumper to clear the (2) Brackets, (Figure
1). For a clean installation, remove as little material as necessary to clear the Brackets. Once
properly cut, reinstall the plastic cover with the factory hardware. Reinstall the Bull Bar and
tighten all hardware, (Figure 2).
9. Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure that all hardware is secure and tight.
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3” BULL BAR
01-06, 07 "CLASSIC" 1500HD CHEVY SILVERADO/GMC SIERRA
99-06, 07 "CLASSIC" 2500LD CHEVY SILVERADO/GMC SIERRA
99-06, 07 "CLASSIC" 2500LD CHEVY SILVERADO/GMC SIERRA
00-06 2500SUBURBAN
00-06 2500 TAHOE/YUKON, YUKON XL
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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.
After Brackets have been
installed, carefully cut openings
in plastic lower bumper cover to
clear Bull Bar Brackets
Figure 1
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3” BULL BAR
01-06, 07 "CLASSIC" 1500HD CHEVY SILVERADO/GMC SIERRA
99-06, 07 "CLASSIC" 2500LD CHEVY SILVERADO/GMC SIERRA
99-06, 07 "CLASSIC" 2500LD CHEVY SILVERADO/GMC SIERRA
00-06 2500SUBURBAN
00-06 2500 TAHOE/YUKON, YUKON XL
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Passenger Side Installation Pictured
(2) 12mm x 40mm Hex Bolts
(2) 12mm Lock Washers
(2) 12mm Flat Washers
Remove the factory tow
hook and hardware. Tow
hook will not be reinstalled
(2) 10mm x 35mm Hex Bolts
(2) 10mm Lock Washers
(4) 10mm Flat Washers
(2) 10mm Hex Nuts
Insert Driver/Left
Side Frame Bracket
into open end of
frame channel
Tow Hook Bolts
Place 12mm
Spacer Plate
over large hole
in bottom of
frame channel
99-02 push Bull
Bar in and use
these two slots
03-06, 07 "classic," pull
Bull Bar outward and
use these two slots
Figure 2
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