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So about a month ago I hit a large dog with the wifes 15' Expedition and while the truck technically won, I still had an estimated $1400 worth of repairs to get it back to stock. I chose to take another route. Iron Bull is the only company that makes an aftermarket bumper for the newer Expeditions, the F150s are different I found out. I have $1200 in this setup with the lights and I won't have to do it again if any animals decide to run out in front of me to chase a school bus. Unless the animal is as tall as the headlights, not too many of those in southwest AZ.
It probably weighs twice as much as everything I took off. I forgot to measure my wheel well height before and after but it doesn't look any lower to me and it doesn't feel any different when driving.
So about a month ago I hit a large dog with the wifes 15' Expedition and while the truck technically won, I still had an estimated $1400 worth of repairs to get it back to stock. I chose to take another route. Iron Bull is the only company that makes an aftermarket bumper for the newer Expeditions, the F150s are different I found out. I have $1200 in this setup with the lights and I won't have to do it again if any animals decide to run out in front of me to chase a school bus. Unless the animal is as tall as the headlights, not too many of those in southwest AZ.
Looks great. I just ordered one of those for my 17. Any chance you have more install pics? I ordered mine with a winch mount. Do you think the eco vents make a difference in cooling? Anything you can add? Tips, tricks etc?
No more pics, you need 2 people and your own hardware. I wish it matched the body lines a little better on the side where it meets the fender and flare but I'm happy with it now, but it did have to grow on me. I didn't notice any difference before and after cooling wise or with the A/C.
And I had to drill and use some small screws to attach the bottom of the grill to the top of the bumper. There are holes in the bumper for this but they don't line up with any existing mounts on the grill. Their fog lights aren't that great but it was worth not having to find my own that fit the holes. My factory fog lights weren't that great anyways.
No more pics, you need 2 people and your own hardware. I wish it matched the body lines a little better on the side where it meets the fender and flare but I'm happy with it now, but it did have to grow on me. I didn't notice any difference before and after cooling wise or with the A/C.
Originally Posted by glockholiday
And I had to drill and use some small screws to attach the bottom of the grill to the top of the bumper. There are holes in the bumper for this but they don't line up with any existing mounts on the grill. Their fog lights aren't that great but it was worth not having to find my own that fit the holes. My factory fog lights weren't that great anyways.
Thanks. I have a 17 that hit a pole dead center, so I was really looking for more pics with the bumper/bumper cover off. I'm almost finished with it. I need a grill, but I'm not shelling out the $800 they want for one right now. It's ridiculous when the 07-14 is about $200 and it's not much different.
03-23-2018, 10:36 AM
