Bull Bars for 2002 Excursion
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Bull Bars for 2002 Excursion
I need a set of Bull Bars and a Skid Plate for my 2002 Diesel Excursion. I ran over some sticks and they pulled the tranny cooling lines out of my radiator - so I need to prevent this in the future.
Can anyone recommend a set of Bull Bars and Skid Plate that will allow me to climb over logs/sticks and not have this issue? We live on the costs in SC, and have to be able to get in/out in a Huricane situation whihc may down a lot of trees.
The Bull Bars I've looked at don't seem to protect the radiator - and may inhibit the factory fog lights.
I also probaby need about 2" of lift in the front and 1" in the rear ... any recommendations?
Captain Ross
2002 Ford Excursion 7.3L Navistar
Can anyone recommend a set of Bull Bars and Skid Plate that will allow me to climb over logs/sticks and not have this issue? We live on the costs in SC, and have to be able to get in/out in a Huricane situation whihc may down a lot of trees.
The Bull Bars I've looked at don't seem to protect the radiator - and may inhibit the factory fog lights.
I also probaby need about 2" of lift in the front and 1" in the rear ... any recommendations?
Captain Ross
2002 Ford Excursion 7.3L Navistar
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What Brand Bul Bar
What brand Bull Bar do you have?
Does it provide protection to the bottom/rear of the radiator where the transmissioncooling lines and water return hose (plastic) attach?
How does it mount? Does it requires drilling?
Thanks in advance!
Does it provide protection to the bottom/rear of the radiator where the transmissioncooling lines and water return hose (plastic) attach?
How does it mount? Does it requires drilling?
Thanks in advance!
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in my gallery are pics of the westin I had on my 03...
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...=25203&width=0
and don't all 4x4's come with a skid plate ???
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...=25203&width=0
and don't all 4x4's come with a skid plate ???
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I got a Westin bull bumper on mine; $500 CND and has a small skid plate on it but you would need an aux skid also. Any fab could build you one. Pics in my gallery. Search "westin" on google to find suppliers.
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The radiator has no skid plate.
A pile of small sticks was enough to rip my bottom hose out (plastic radiator), and the transmission cooling lines. This IS a weak area on Excursions/F250/F350s, as I have checked a few others.
Thanks for the input - the Westins look good - ccan;t decide on chromed stainelss or Black w/ Stainless Skid plate ...
Captain Ross
2002 Ford Excursion 7.3L Navistar
A pile of small sticks was enough to rip my bottom hose out (plastic radiator), and the transmission cooling lines. This IS a weak area on Excursions/F250/F350s, as I have checked a few others.
Thanks for the input - the Westins look good - ccan;t decide on chromed stainelss or Black w/ Stainless Skid plate ...
Captain Ross
2002 Ford Excursion 7.3L Navistar
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I had a Westin on mine, but then decided to go with a full brush guard. The Westin comes with skid plate and mounts directly to the two bolts on each tow hook... very easy to install with NO drilling or cutting required. I recommend a torque wrench though to make sure everything is fastened properly. The Westin bull bar will not interfer with the factory foglights and you will still have your towhooks as well... Great product... it's sitting in my garage now.
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