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Jul 21, 2009 | 02:42 PM

conkster

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curious about this bracket

was curios what this was for. it attaches on both sides of the frame below the front bumper. i had planned to get a shackle and hanger leveling kit for the truck, until i saw that this bracket was tack welded to the front shackles for the leaf springs.

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Jul 21, 2009 | 02:44 PM

superduty4x4

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That looks like part of the factory crash bar, which you don't need anyways. Order away!

Jul 21, 2009 | 02:46 PM

miller_feed

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You are so lucky, that is the bracket for the rocket launcher. Congrats.

Jul 21, 2009 | 03:00 PM

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The metal clip bolt you see on each side originally held an additional side brace that connected to the bumper. My '02 still has the brace in place on each side, but obviously, it isn't absolutely necessary since yours doesn't have it and I;ve read of others who have simply left it off altogether to simplify bumper removal/isntallation.

Jul 21, 2009 | 03:06 PM

conkster

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thanks guys. i tried to search for an answer but didn't have any luck.

Jul 21, 2009 | 03:22 PM

wla6518

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I've always wondered the same, I dont have that on my truck, but my dad has it on his '04...

Jul 21, 2009 | 03:26 PM

Robert6401

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I removed mine when I put on my leveling kit. It isnt necesary.

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Jul 21, 2009 | 03:56 PM

F250_

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I've chosen to leave mine in place because I don't have any of the auxiliary equipment that would require it's removal, and I also figured I'd hang on to whatever flimsy supports I have for the outside corners of my bumper as long as possible.

Jul 21, 2009 | 05:12 PM

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As mentioned, that is the car bar. If you plan on using Icon they make a replacement bar that works with the hanger kits.

http://www.iconvehicledynamics.org/c...roducts_id=250

I can post a pic of my setup later tonight if you like