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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 04:50 PM
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Grill Gaurd Help Request

I just purchased a used Polar Bear grill gaurd for my 97 F150. I cannot figure out how to attach this thing. No instructions or hardware was included. Does anyone have a manual for a P65641270 or 641270 grill gaurd you could scan and email to me? Send me a PM if you can help or reply in thread.

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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 08:52 PM
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The only way I have ever seen for any of them to install is a plate with a right angle that will attach under the tow hooks. Then it creates the vertical mount for the grille guard uprights.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 09:18 PM
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Well I am screwed then since this did not come with those plates. Does anyone know the website of the manufacturer (Polar bear?)? I can only find places selling the whole package, no parts.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 09:32 PM
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see if this helps, they might be able to get you to the manufacturer.
Or they might hook you up with the parts you need.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 09:57 PM
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It wouldn't be that hard to go to a machine shop and have them make the plate. It's an idea that will work.
 
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 05:15 PM
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did you buy it used? if it was new it should be in the box. i was going to buy a used one but the guy had none of the hardware and the guard manufacter wouldnt sell me the brackets.
 
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 05:34 PM
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The first post said he got it used.

I would fab up my own parts at this point.
Find a friend with a welder and some metalworking equipment then go for it.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2007 | 12:25 AM
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Looks like I will be locating a machine shop soon. Thanks for the suggestions.

Does anyone have a picture of the brackets so I can give that to the shop?
 
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 10:31 AM
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Patrick from www.saddleman.com is going to be able to hook me up with the complete mounting kit for $50 + shipping. Local machine shop wanted pretty close to that amount so i am going with saddlemans.

Thanks for the site Khadma!
 
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