thx for all the input guys. im gunna order those mounting brackets. do those mount physically to the bumper? or do they mount with the tow hooks? now ill just need to figure out how to wire everything up lol

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2001 XLT 4x4 V6 4.0L auto
SAS'd D44 and 8.8. dual lockers, 36" super swamper tsl radials
some other odds and ends
and for anyone who "wants" to SAS there truck, quit asking questions and read!
http://www.fordrangerforum.com/proje...axle-swap.html

They reuse the bumper mounting bolts. Do one side at a time, take bolt out, place bracket there and tighten bolt back in. Not sure on your year, but on mine I had to take the whole grille and grille surround off.

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Sold:2004 XLT 4x2 Ext. Cab. 3.0 Mods: 3" spindle, AAL, shackle, 32x11.5 on 15x8s, billet grille, clear corners, flow 40 dumped, line-x, CB/PA, traction bars, lil sound system, auto up down windows
Sold:2005 XLT 4x4 Ext. Cab. 4.0 Mods: ProComp lights w/ HID swap on tabs, 32x11.5 on 15x8s, CB/PA, black out heads/corners, lil sound system, cranked t-bars, flow 40 dumped, line-x, shell, bed rug, 06+ tails, metal tail gate handle since plastic one shattered, OHC, Mustang Dome.

Like I said earlier, they mount to existing bumper hardware. It is easiest to remove the grille or lower the bumper to get them on. Or just snake 'em up from underneeth.

Here's a pic showing the bolts they attach to...

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'01 XLT disguised as a '03 Fx4 Level II.

i had to take my grill off the get the brackets in, can't remember if got to the bolts from the top or the bottom but i remember it was pretty easy

alright cool thx guys.

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2001 XLT 4x4 V6 4.0L auto
SAS'd D44 and 8.8. dual lockers, 36" super swamper tsl radials
some other odds and ends
and for anyone who "wants" to SAS there truck, quit asking questions and read!
http://www.fordrangerforum.com/proje...axle-swap.html

hey shane, speakin of your old setup with the 4 lights. whered they all go? lol

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2001 XLT 4x4 V6 4.0L auto
SAS'd D44 and 8.8. dual lockers, 36" super swamper tsl radials
some other odds and ends
and for anyone who "wants" to SAS there truck, quit asking questions and read!
http://www.fordrangerforum.com/proje...axle-swap.html