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Oct 5, 2017 | 06:59 PM

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brickman

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The fuel tank in the crew cab LB is longer and extends further toward the front of the truck so maybe thats why the supercab doesn't seem to have them

Oct 5, 2017 | 07:39 PM

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h20camper

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From: Lost in the Ozone....

The OP has a CCSB and has both plates. I have same, CCSB, but only have one plate. I think we had a CCLB state they didn't have both plates. It doesn't seem its cab or WB related.

Oct 5, 2017 | 10:04 PM

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1956Fatfenders

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Is it possible that two are added for those with power running boards? I have 6.7, fixed running boards and one bracket. After being in a side impact accident back in march where my 2012 F-150 FX4 was totaled, I think that bracket would fold right over in a side impact. As stated in one of the previous posts. I also think its a fuel tank protection plate, to protect from high-centering during off-road excursions.

Oct 5, 2017 | 10:14 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 1956Fatfenders

I have an F350 cclb srw FX4 King Ranch with power deployable steps. Truck only has the the rear plate. If looking at the truck from ground level, the plate lines up with the fuel tank and it would make sense that it was put there to protect from side impact. Strange part is the plate has holes that appear to be threaded with no bolts in them. Like something was meant to be mounted to it as an accessory.

Oct 5, 2017 | 10:16 PM

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wb6anp

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I have power running boards, and only one bracket, It is also a 4x4 so....

Maybe the front one is only installed when skid plates are installed.

Oct 5, 2017 | 11:35 PM

#51

1qwktrk

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Quote:

Originally Posted by h20camper

The OP has a CCSB and has both plates. I have same, CCSB, but only have one plate. I think we had a CCLB state they didn't have both plates. It doesn't seem its cab or WB related.

I have a SCSB, its the (second) shortest wheel base truck maybe that has something to do with it?
No running boards from the factory

edited for clarity, thought it was shorter then the regular cab but its 148 vs 141.5 my bad.

Oct 6, 2017 | 06:32 AM

#52

BLUENGRAY05FX4

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 1qwktrk

I have a SCSB, its the shortest wheel base truck maybe that has something to do with it?
No running boards from the factory

Maybe that is protection for trucks that have no factory running boards/stepbars...

Oct 6, 2017 | 09:33 AM

#53

ZAR2USA

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Everybody's got it wrong....it's a factory prefab bracket for your train horns. If you got two brackets, it's front and rear facing, with the emphasis on the larger one upfront.

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Oct 6, 2017 | 10:23 AM

#54

supeRobertduty

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 1qwktrk

I have a SCSB, its the shortest wheel base truck maybe that has something to do with it?
No running boards from the factory

Regular cab long bed is the shortest wheelbase and I'm curious if that model would have the brackets as well

Oct 6, 2017 | 11:52 AM

#55

cattaco

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BLUENGRAY05FX4

Maybe that is protection for trucks that have no factory running boards/stepbars...

I have a ccsb with no running boards and I only have the rear bracket.

Oct 6, 2017 | 01:20 PM

#56

Deuce3301

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I have a RCLB 6.7 xlt with snow plow prep no camper and have 2 brackets

Oct 6, 2017 | 06:31 PM

#57

Xwild

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From: Greene, NY

6.2L 4x4 CCLB w/ power steps - only have the rear bracket

Oct 7, 2017 | 12:21 PM

#58

shortride

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Since the bracket in question is right next to the 34 gallon fuel tank I would quess that it's for the larger fuel tank.

Oct 8, 2017 | 08:58 AM

#59

Mud Doc

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From: Texas

My 450 doesn't have either of the plates...but the wire connector is there. Have power boards, is it the connector for lights on a solid running board? If so, what is proper connection to fit it?
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Joe