How to Install a Westin Ultimate Bull Bar - Black - on your Ford F-150

1999-04 FORD F-150/250LD/SUPERCREW 2WD AND 1997-04 4WD
1999-02 FORD EXPEDITION 2WD AND 1998-02 4WD
FORD F-150/250 LD/SUPERCREW 4X2 1999-04 ET 4X4 1997-04 

Remove the contents from box and check for damage. Verify all parts are present. Read instructions completely before beginning.
NOTE: It may be necessary to remove/relocate front license plate and license plate bracket. It is not required, but strongly recommended. If local/state laws requires a license plate, license plate relocation kit 32-0055 is available.

NOTE: Cutting the air dam is necessary if vehicles are not equipped with either tow hooks or fog lights. See NO TOW HOOK instructions.

Remove tow hooks by removing front bolt and loosening rear bolt sufficiently. DO NOT remove rear bolt completely. Tow hooks will not be reinstalled.

Determine passenger and driver brackets. Attach brackets using mount plates, bolt plates, and 1/2” fasteners as shown. Bolt plates will be inserted from the end of the frame rail. Hand tighten. Reinstall front tow hook bolt and torque to 60 FT.LBS and 1/2” fasteners to 65 FT.LBS. SEE FIGURE 3.

Attach bull bar assembly to brackets using 1/2” fasteners as shown. Level and adjust bull bar as desired. Torque 1/2” fasteners to 65 FT.LBS.

Remove lower air dam from vehicle and license plate holder using 8mm wrench and/ot socket. 

Cut out templates. Mark centerline of lower air dam by locating the series of small fins on backside of air dam. Lines should be 8” long. Measure and mark a line 17 1/2” from center line. DO NOT follow contour of air dam. Make several marks from separate measurements using the centerline to create profile. SEE FIGURE 1.

Align templates with air dam. The “REAR OF AIR VALANCE” line aligns with bottom rear portion of air dam and the “CENTER LINE” line aligns with the 17 1/2” marks created. Tape template to air dam and trace outline. Using desired method, cut along outline. Additional trimming or adjustment to air dam may be necessary. Replace lower air dam. SEE FIGURE 1.

Determine passenger and driver brackets. Attach brackets using mount plates and 1/2” fasteners as shown. Hand tighten. NOTE: Passenger bracket will not be flush with bottom of frame. 

Attach bull bar assembly to brackets using 1/2” fasteners as shown. Level and adjust bull bar as desired. Torque 1/2” fasteners to 65 FT.LBS.

Insert threaded stud on base of the light through hole in cross tube. Using a ratchet, extension and socket for correct size of nut supplied, insert through large clearance hole in bottom of cross tube. Thread nut and washers on stud and tighten. SEE FIGURE 1. NOTE: A short socket, not a deep well works best to get the nut started.

Fits most 6" round or rectangle lights. Some lights may require replacing included mount/isolator with rubber bumpers provided. Mounting stud of 1/2" or less required. Plug mount holes with caps provided if not installing lights.

Westin products have a high quality finish that must be cared for like any other exposed finish on the vehicle. Protect the finish with a non-abrasive automotive wax, (e.g. Pure Carnauba) on a regular basis. The use of any soap, polish or wax that contains an abrasive is detrimental, as the compounds scratch the finish and open it to corrosion.