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Brush guard help for 1997 Explorer


RNTAQUADinNY
12-15-2005, 02:43 PM
Please help - I'm trying to identify my brush guard.

I bought it at a swap meet for $20. Its in good shape, but came with no hardware. I bought it from a Ford dealer who indicated that it would fit 1995-2001 Explorers. It is the proper size and shape, so I beleive that it does fit my '97 Exploder. I assumed I would simply bolt it on, but the frame config indicates that I need some sort of mounting kit. I've tried looking under trucks in parking lots and visting all of the guard manufacturer websites, but can't get a good clear picture of the mounting. After emailing back and forth I bought a kit for a Westin Classic bar (it looks identical right up to the mounting config) but apparently its not a Westin. There are no decals or stamped information anywhere on the guard. That would've been nice though.

The lower part of each side extension has three slotted holes in an upside down trangle pattern. Also, there is a hole directly above to forwardmost slot for a support that goes thru the front bumper.

Unfortunately I can't post attachments here. If you'd like to help, please email me at kohara1@nycap.rr.com and I'll send you a photo of the mounting config.

Thanks in advance,

-Keith

bumpinkicker04
12-19-2005, 08:34 PM
It might be like some of the aftermarket hitches where you have to drill the holes in the frame yourself. There should be some kind of manufacturing number, model number on it somewhere.

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