Smittybilt 55054 User Manual

Passenger Side

Driver Side

Installation Instructions

Bull Bar (#55053&55054)

QTY. ITEM CONTENT

1 1 Bull Bar
8 2 12mm Lock Washers
1 3 Driver/Left Mounting Bracket
4 4 12mm x 24.1mm OD x 2.1mm Flat Washers (for Mounting Bracket to frame)
1 5 Passenger/Right Mounting Bracket
8 6 12mm x 30.1mm OD x 3.1mm Flat Washers (for Bull Bar)
4 7 12mm x 40mm Bolt Plates
8 8 12mm Hex Nuts
4 9 12-1.75mm x 35mm Hex Head Bolts

Mounting
Bracket

PROCEDURE:

1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ

INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.

2. NOTE: It may be necessary to remove/relocate the 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. Vehicles with Factory Tow Hooks

Remove tow hooks by removing the front bolt and loosening rear bolt. Slide tow hooks off.
Remove rear bolt and make sure nut plate in frame stays aligned with holes. NOTE: This Bull
Bar is not compatible with the factory tow hooks, so you will not be reinstalling the tow hooks.
Position Bottom Brackets up to bottom frame and secure them with factory tow hook bolts and
double nut plate, (Figure 1).

Vehicles without Tow Hooks

Starting on the driver side of the vehicle, insert (1) 12mm Bolt Plate through the opening in the
front end of the frame and down through the rear hole in the bottom of the frame, (Fig 2). Thread
(1) 12mm x 24.1mm OD x 2.1mm Flat Washer, (1) 12mm Lock Washer and (1) 12mm Hex Nut
onto the threaded end of the Bolt Plate. Slide the slotted end of the driver side Mounting Bracket
under the nut and washers. Insert the second 12mm Bolt Plate through the remaining hole toward

Bolt Plates (4 pcs)

For Technical Support/Warranty Information please call 310-762-9944

Smittybilt, 400 West Artesia Blvd, Compton, CA 90220

Mounting
Bracket

04-09 Ford F-150/ 03-08 Expedition/

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Complete Installation

Installation Instructions

Bull Bar (#55053&55054)

the front of the Mounting Bracket. Secure with (1) 12mm Lock Washer, (1) 12mm x 24.1mm
OD x 2.1mm Flat Washer and (1) 12mm Hex Nut. Snug but do not tighten the hardware at this
time.
NOTE: It may be necessary to remove the lower plastic portion of the bumper to gain access to
the ends of the frame rails. The indented pockets in the lower bumper will need to be cut out to
allow the Mounting Brackets to pass through.

4. Repeat Step 3 for the passenger side Mounting Bracket installation.

5. With help position the Bull Bar on the inside of the Mounting Brackets. Use the included (4) 12mm x

35mm Hex Bolts, (4) 12mm lock Washers, (8) 12mm Flat Washers and (4) 12mm Hex Nuts to attach
the Bull Bar to the Mounting Brackets, (Fig 3). Do not tighten at this time.

6. Align and adjust the Bull Bar properly, and tighten all hardware.

7. 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.

04-09 Ford F-150/ 03-08 Expedition/

Smittybilt, 400 West Artesia Blvd, Compton, CA 90220

For Technical Support/Warranty Information please call 310-762-9944

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