So I recently installed some 1.25" wheel spacers on my '15 F150 and now I'm getting some tire rub on these "crash bars" at least that is what I think these are. Was hoping to just remove these suckers but the bolts holding them in place can't be removed as there is other crap in the way preventing me. Was wondering if there is some trick to get those 2 bolts out without tearing the whole front end of the truck apart or cutting stuff? Also, was hoping these could be removed without pulling front bumper off but if I have to do that that is fine so long as that's all..

 

You might want to leave them there, they call them crash bars for a reason. Look what happens if they arent there. Ford did not put them on the 2015 Extended cab, but the crews had them


with crash bars

 

You should not remove those. They significantly increase the truck's performance in an offset front end crash.

Get yourself a porta-power jack and spread them.

 

Yea guess I'll leave them, those crash vids tell quite a story.

 

This.

Generally .5 to 1" is more than enough to stop the rubbing without compromising your safety.

 

Holy ****!!!!!! I had no idea that little bar would make that big of a difference.

 

That's pretty amazing. One small, well placed piece of metal can do all that.

 

After seeing those vids--My 2015 would be for sale!!