RPG Prerunner front bumper install question

[Raptor911]

I am installing my Pre-Runner today and it did not come with instructions so here's my question. I assume I remove the lower stock skid-plate? I know I need to remove my upper skid but how about the lower one?

TIA

 

[Raptor Embroidery]

Come on guys help the man out!

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[Hockster]

From looking at their web site yes everything comes off. Bumper, skid plate looks like the tow hooks stay

 

[Steele16]

The one under the diff probably stays

 

[Evanscott29]

Don't know if this helps but here is a recent review and install I read.

http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f11/rpg-pre-runner-bumper-install-review-26526/

 

[Raptor911]

Got in touch with Jeff at RPG and this was his reply:

Remove front skid completly and for the transfer skid loosen it/ remove for the install so that everything clears , it can be run with the pre runner bumper.

-Jeff

Anyway, installing this bumper requires removing the 2 steering rack bolts and those bolts are massive. Jeff told me it was a 1-1/16 but this was too big. I prob could have remove it with the 1-1/16 but I know it would have rounded the bolt. I have a 24mm socket and that was too small. I hate not having the right tools to do the job so I am ordering a metric big socket set. This bumper will have to wait.

 

[BIRDMAN]

You don't need to touch the rear skid plate and the new skid will lay right over the top of the front edge. Try a 29 or 30mm socket on the steering rack

---------- Post added at 02:38 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:35 PM ----------

If I recall correctly I used a 1" socket on the bolts and used a hammer to tap it on them. It was a tight fit

 

[TXRPTOR37]

Bump

Pics of this installed OP?