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ServiceB4Self 03-07-2017 09:12 AM

Can't find these brackets ANYWHERE
 
I'm currently rebuilding the front clip of my 2005 after a bit of stupidity resulted in me rear-ending someone.


The engine received zero damage, and I've pretty much got everything rebuilt, but I'm missing a couple pieces, and can't for the life of me find them.


They're a couple steel brackets that go between the radiator support and the headlight support. They're about 6", a 90 degree bracket, about 2" per side of the angle. The ones I had were too damaged in the wreck to bend back and re-use (plus their integrity is compromised).


Does anybody else know where I can find these stupid brackets so I can be done with this repair and get to driving my truck again?
Pardon my frustration, I've been *almost* done for several months now...

RAT Ranger 03-07-2017 09:52 AM

Re: Can't find these brackets ANYWHERE
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by ServiceB4Self (Post 2709635)
I'm currently rebuilding the front clip of my 2005 after a bit of stupidity resulted in me rear-ending someone.
The engine received zero damage, and I've pretty much got everything rebuilt, but I'm missing a couple pieces, and can't for the life of me find them.
They're a couple steel brackets that go between the radiator support and the headlight support. They're about 6", a 90 degree bracket, about 2" per side of the angle. The ones I had were too damaged in the wreck to bend back and re-use (plus their integrity is compromised).
Does anybody else know where I can find these stupid brackets so I can be done with this repair and get to driving my truck again?
Pardon my frustration, I've been *almost* done for several months now...

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I know the ones your talkin bout, I've removed them & through them away on numerous Ranger's I've had. Unless you have a state inspection or somethin like that, you can put it together without them, and get to driving your truck!

ServiceB4Self 03-09-2017 12:42 PM

Re: Can't find these brackets ANYWHERE
 
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Originally Posted by RAT Ranger (Post 2709646)
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I know the ones your talkin bout, I've removed them & through them away on numerous Ranger's I've had. Unless you have a state inspection or somethin like that, you can put it together without them, and get to driving your truck!

My headlight support feels.. well, for lack of better word, jiggly without them. I'm afraid one good solid bump would cause damage, and plus the headlights bouncing while I drive would drive me absolutely bonkers.

would you happen to know what they're called officially, so I can narrow down my search?

Undrstm8ed 03-09-2017 02:35 PM

Re: Can't find these brackets ANYWHERE
 
AHBT brackets -- Anti-Headlight Bouncy Thingies.. :-P

cowboybilly9mile 03-09-2017 04:02 PM

Re: Can't find these brackets ANYWHERE
 
Maybe go to fordparts.com and look up the part name in the illustrated parts catalog (IPC), and call a dealer for the price of them. And.....while they are on the phone with you, get the full part number, thank them for their time, then hop online and search for the best price on the needed parts.

RAT Ranger 03-09-2017 08:29 PM

Re: Can't find these brackets ANYWHERE
 
http://www.fordparts.com/Commerce/Re...87Z8B455AA&f=1
Base PN# 8b455 and there is a R & L, they don't show the whole PN# on Fordparts.com. I can get it at work if I remember to look it up.

2005 Ranger Header Panel Exploded View

Gets kinda CRAZY and I do have a tendency to forget to look for stuff for my own kids sometimes.:rolleyes:

cowboybilly9mile 03-10-2017 08:54 AM

Re: Can't find these brackets ANYWHERE
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by RAT Ranger (Post 2710111)
http://www.fordparts.com/Commerce/Re...87Z8B455AA&f=1
Base PN# 8b455 and there is a R & L, they don't show the whole PN# on Fordparts.com. I can get it at work if I remember to look it up.

2005 Ranger Header Panel Exploded View

Gets kinda CRAZY and I do have a tendency to forget to look for stuff for my own kids sometimes.:rolleyes:

You're correct on the basic part number, that's why a phone call to the dealer must be made. Alternatively, once the part name is known some searching online usually kicks up the part and complete number.

RAT Ranger 03-10-2017 10:18 AM

Re: Can't find these brackets ANYWHERE
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by RAT Ranger (Post 2710111)
http://www.fordparts.com/Commerce/Re...87Z8B455AA&f=1
Base PN# 8b455 and there is a R & L, they don't show the whole PN# on Fordparts.com. I can get it at work if I remember to look it up.

2005 Ranger Header Panel Exploded View

Gets kinda CRAZY and I do have a tendency to forget to look for stuff for my own kids sometimes.:rolleyes:

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PN# F87Z*8B455*AA RH List $52.82
F87Z*8B455*AB Center List $104.17
F87Z*8B455*AC LH List $53.46
Total $210.44

I can get them cheaper for you, but shippin would probably eat up the savings.
:rolleyes:

ServiceB4Self 03-15-2017 05:18 PM

Re: Can't find these brackets ANYWHERE
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by RAT Ranger (Post 2710166)
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PN# F87Z*8B455*AA RH List $52.82
F87Z*8B455*AB Center List $104.17
F87Z*8B455*AC LH List $53.46
Total $210.44

I can get them cheaper for you, but shippin would probably eat up the savings.
:rolleyes:

Gimme a price, I'd be ok with FedEx ground, I'm in STL, you're in TN, and it won't break the bank.

TatorMan43 03-19-2017 04:23 PM

Re: Can't find these brackets ANYWHERE
 
Check these guys out they'll find it and they will ship it to you.
https://www.facebook.com/a1autorecyclers/
Tell them Tator sent you


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