Explorer VS Sport trac

[Ellie Mae]

I have a 2008 Explorer Eddie Bauer Edition 4 door 8 cylinder truck. I want to put a bull bar on it. Will a bull bar that fits 2006- 2010 Sport Trac fit ? I seem to have trouble finding bull bars in black that are specified for my explorer.

 

[Tech By Trade]

Yes, they mount right up. I have an explorer one on my sport trac. Just has to be for the same gen. 2nd gen sport trac is the same as a 4th gen exploder.

 

[Ellie Mae]

Thanks for responding. Just so I am clear, 2005-2010 Sport Trac trucks have the same mounting points as a 2008 Explorer and the bull bars will fit right on ? I am not sure about the whole generation thing but I get the concept.

 

[Tech By Trade]

Yes, but there was no 06 sport trac, they skipped that year. 2007-2010 sport trac. They bolt to the rad support.

 

[Ellie Mae]

Sorry I meant 06-10. Thanks again !

 

[swshawaii]

Yes, but there was no 05 sport trac, they skipped that year. 2006-2010 sport trac.

Anyone want to make an offer for the only 2005 ST in existence? Any bids over $100K will be considered. LOL

Ford Explorer Sport Trac - Wikipedia

 

[Ellie Mae]

ONE lousy typo and that's what I get huh ? lolol Thanks !

 

[Tech By Trade]

My mistake, the 05 was a first gen I guess. sept 06 was an 07, so really no 06 model. Yes you need an 06+

 

[Ellie Mae]

So....As long as the bull bar fits an 06-10 Sport Trac, it will fit my Exploder ?
( Look, No typo's ) Eheheh.

 

[Tech By Trade]

Yep, good to go.

 

[Ellie Mae]

Thanks for the advice, I will probably order that bull bar tonight. I appreciate the help. Wondering if I can install it myself, if the truck will have to be elevated, or if I will have to cut bumper/skirt. I hope I can just crawl under and bolt it on.

 

[Tech By Trade]

2 cuts in the bumper skirt if its like mine is. each a half inch across, and about 4 inches long. Not a really big deal. Easily done with a pair of side cutters. then a matter of bolting it to the rad support. 20 minute job if you have a beer in your hand, maybe.

 

[Ellie Mae]

I will let the beer chill while I do the install. If I drink the beer during the job I tend to get a bit creative.... Course that's not always a bad thing.
Thanks again folks, I ordered the bull bar and I can't wait to put it on.