Crash Bars: How to swap fronts for tire clearance
11-13-2016, 04:09 PM
#21
That is a good point. That's how I was when I bought my truck, I had no clue what a crash bar was or that they even existed. Then the shop that did my level told me they had to cut them off to clear my tires, and I said ok not know what they were talking about. The shop told me they do it on most F150's and even some that come from Ford to have lifts installed. Well ok if the shop says it's ok and Ford does it, I guess it couldn't hurt.
Then I started reading up on this forum (thank you guys) and that's when I knew I had made a mistake. I figured out how I could put them back on my truck without having to get rid of my wheels/tires that I just spent $2400 on. If I could do it all over again, I would NOT have gone this route. Buy the nice 20" wheels from the Lariats, a nice size KO2, and be on my way.
Then I started reading up on this forum (thank you guys) and that's when I knew I had made a mistake. I figured out how I could put them back on my truck without having to get rid of my wheels/tires that I just spent $2400 on. If I could do it all over again, I would NOT have gone this route. Buy the nice 20" wheels from the Lariats, a nice size KO2, and be on my way.
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11-13-2016, 04:18 PM
#22
Ex-Everything
11-13-2016, 04:26 PM
#23
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Didn't the Ram 1500 get awful crash test ratings? There are many other vehicles out there that wouldn't fair as well as his truck. And to my knowledge, the F150 is the only truck with these crash bars, which would only be the 2015 super crew, and all 2016+ cab configurations. So yes, I wouldn't lose sleep over driving a 2015 regular cab.
11-14-2016, 08:42 PM
#25
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The slightest change can have a huge effect when you are talking about crash forces. What seems like nothing could be the difference between walking or rolling (in an ambulance or hearse) from an accident.
11-14-2016, 08:44 PM
#26
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Then put that in your original post. Something like "I've posted this procedure for those that don't want to totally remove this safety feature, or just cut it off or bend it out of the way. Please be aware that how the vehicle will behave in an accident is unknown."
Also, for those that don't care or understand and remove/modify the crash bars, they should sign a waiver agreeing to pay all costs associated with any injuries that may occur if they are in an accident and injuries are determined to happen due to the changes. Of course that won't happen.
Also, for those that don't care or understand and remove/modify the crash bars, they should sign a waiver agreeing to pay all costs associated with any injuries that may occur if they are in an accident and injuries are determined to happen due to the changes. Of course that won't happen.
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11-14-2016, 08:53 PM
#27
If they are SO important how come ford only install them in the screws that got crash tested? There are several trucks out there that came from the factory without them correct? Not Saying removing them is the best way, I opted to leave mine alone. But don't chop up the Op if he's just trying to help people out that are looking for another option than cutting.
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11-15-2016, 01:18 PM
#29
That is a good point. That's how I was when I bought my truck, I had no clue what a crash bar was or that they even existed. Then the shop that did my level told me they had to cut them off to clear my tires, and I said ok not know what they were talking about. The shop told me they do it on most F150's and even some that come from Ford to have lifts installed. Well ok if the shop says it's ok and Ford does it, I guess it couldn't hurt.
11-15-2016, 01:22 PM
#30
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If they are SO important how come ford only install them in the screws that got crash tested? There are several trucks out there that came from the factory without them correct? Not Saying removing them is the best way, I opted to leave mine alone. But don't chop up the Op if he's just trying to help people out that are looking for another option than cutting.
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