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emsdad1234

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02 ford explorer XLT
Can someone give me step by step instructions how to install a brush guard. I'm not very car savvy.
Please help!!!!!!! :)
 



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Do you have a brand name or something? pictures? What is the link you ordered from?
 












Looks pretty straight forward. Personally, I would

1. install the 2 brackets on the frame, not tight but not loose.
2. build the center section, loosely as well then tighten and measure (corner to corner in a X pattern) so it is square.
3. attach to the frame brackets and tighten, again measure from solid points equal on each side to ensure it is square on the vehicle.
4. attach the headlamp guards.

There are multiple ways of doing it. Pictures tell a lot.

Count the bolts, nuts, and washers according to size.

bolts.jpg


front view as you look at it on the truck

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The above picture you can see how the frame brackets would mate up to the frame. I would guess it would bolt to the lower portion of the frame. Also, guess there are holes on the frame for them to bolt to, 2 on each side.
view as if you are the vehicle...
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Below shows how the uprights bolt to the frame brackets.
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Do I have to cut anything on bumper?
 






Don't think so. They probably mount near the tow hooks...

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Maybe I got wrong one then?

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Derp. I forgot yours is an explorer not a ST.

Image is representative of Aries Grille Guard.<br/>Due to variations in monitor settings and differences in vehicle models, your specific part number (3052) may vary.


Looks like it goes through the lower holes. Not sure if you need to trim or not.

I just looked at my wife's 02 XLT and it looks like those holes have little trim pieces that you can just remove.
 






Derp. I forgot yours is an explorer not a ST.

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Looks like it goes through the lower holes. Not sure if you need to trim or not.

I just looked at my wife's 02 XLT and it looks like those holes have little trim pieces that you can just remove.
Yeah I had to look as well. They just come out. So I'ma try to install tomorrow
 






Keep us posted and take pictures.
 












It's unbelievable, for this price no detailed installarion instructions.
Looks similar to ARIES 3052 one piece design
but this "instruction" is for the Ranger.

Nevertheless, a whole sunday job if the bumper cover have to be removed, have fun.
Could imagine that the connected bolts has to slide in the front end frame
so that the threads goes up for the guard brakets.
It should fit in only one way, there must be a left and right guard braket.

bolts inside frame.jpg

slide in.jpg


regards, hope i am right...
 






Now I just gotta figure what bolts go to what lol
 






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