Hey I got a 97 ranger\b4000 and looking for a manufacturer that makes a bull bar\grill guard to fit it. I cannot find anything on Google that will fit exept for 98 and later models.

Is it possible to make them fit on? Is it a matter of drilling a couple holes?

Please help thanks

I've also got a 97 and am having the same issues trying to find some...

I've got a 97 ranger and i had to buy a stainless steel ARIES bull bar # 35-3009 for models 98-07 rangers from http://realtruck.com.. As you can see from my pics it fits fine.. But you have to weld or drill holes in the frame and brackets.. I had a friend weld my brackets on my truck..

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pics of my bull bar

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ALL JACKED UP..... 4.0 V6 manual 5 speed, K&N cold air filter system, Helix high tower throttle body spacer, 33/12.50r15 BF Goodwrench A/T, 456 gears, 4" suspension lift, 3" body lift, james duff arms, fox racing shocks, superlift springs, dual exhaust, flowmaster super 10, Pioneer DEH-X9600BHS, Polk Audio MM series speakers and 10" subs, Polk Audio Amps, Rockford fosgate wiring and capacitor, Streetglow lights.. http://www.jamesduff.com/
http://streetglow.com
http://facebook.com/clinton64xl

Looks absolutely mint on your truck, well done

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1997 Ford Ranger 2.3L StepSide
*Lund Roof Kit

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Thanks man.. realtruck.com told me that the bull bar wouldnt fit because the frame on my 97 ranger didnt have the holes to match the ones on the brackets.. I told them as long as you can weld it on, it would work!!! The bull bar was 232.00.. They do have a black powder coat one for alot less..

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ALL JACKED UP..... 4.0 V6 manual 5 speed, K&N cold air filter system, Helix high tower throttle body spacer, 33/12.50r15 BF Goodwrench A/T, 456 gears, 4" suspension lift, 3" body lift, james duff arms, fox racing shocks, superlift springs, dual exhaust, flowmaster super 10, Pioneer DEH-X9600BHS, Polk Audio MM series speakers and 10" subs, Polk Audio Amps, Rockford fosgate wiring and capacitor, Streetglow lights.. http://www.jamesduff.com/
http://streetglow.com
http://facebook.com/clinton64xl

I'd be interested in the black powder coat more actually, I like chrome but it wouldn't suit the look I'm going for I don't think. I've got a MIG welder at home.. Think that would do it? Or would I need to go with a heavier welding system

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1997 Ford Ranger 2.3L StepSide
*Lund Roof Kit

Definitely more to come...

Im not no welder so im not for sure about a mig welder.. The Aries black powder coat bull bar part # is B35-3009..

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ALL JACKED UP..... 4.0 V6 manual 5 speed, K&N cold air filter system, Helix high tower throttle body spacer, 33/12.50r15 BF Goodwrench A/T, 456 gears, 4" suspension lift, 3" body lift, james duff arms, fox racing shocks, superlift springs, dual exhaust, flowmaster super 10, Pioneer DEH-X9600BHS, Polk Audio MM series speakers and 10" subs, Polk Audio Amps, Rockford fosgate wiring and capacitor, Streetglow lights.. http://www.jamesduff.com/
http://streetglow.com
http://facebook.com/clinton64xl

Me Too. Don't want to spend too much also. Haven't found any good options.

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1997 XLT 4x4 Ext. Cab. 4.0