install 3rd gen 3in body lift

[bmeadow1]

does anyone know how the bumper brackets have to be modified on the 3rd gen 3in body lift?

and will a 2006 tail light guard fit on a 2004?

 

[macknos94]

you just need to widen the slots on the mounting bracket once you see it you will see what i mean. i used a dremel with a grinder bit which worked perfect.

to install the 06 tails your just need to trim a peice of metal and i believe you will need to rewire one light. if someone can chime in that would be great

 

[bmeadow1]

so that pretty easy to widen the slots?

and why would i have to rewire a light to put on the light guard?

 

[macknos94]

so that pretty easy to widen the slots?

and why would i have to rewire a light to put on the light guard?

haha sorry bud i missed the guard part. you shouldn't have any issue as long as you aren't trying to put mountaineer guards on an explorer or vis-versa. i'm guessing you are looking at the metal guards but just so you know they do sell ones for the 3rd gen explorers on ebay.
black:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/02-0...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item3a568c6254
slainless:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/02-0...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item3a568c5f27

 

[bmeadow1]

yeah those were the ones i was looking at on ebay but i was looking at the ones for the 2006 because the form better to the light. thats why i asked if they fit

 

[thepotroast]

If you look at the rather large sticky at the top of the forum you will see a post on installing the BL on the 3rd gen's, which has lots of user input and pictures on exactly what you're asking about.

 

[bmeadow1]

yeah i looked at that but he does so much modifying to the lift kit that i dont know what to do lol