Crash Bar Removal tips?

[Rousseb90]

I’m racking my brain here. I’m having a hell of a time using a cutting wheel. It’s cutting but I’m having issues getting all 4 sides completely. Any pointers from those who have done it?

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[CoryB]

Not sure on the Raptor, but on my 2024 XLT the front crash bars are just held in by two bolts that screw in from the top.

 

[JrHDRanger]

I used a cutting wheel and once I couldn’t get any further switched to a scroll saw till I was as close as I could get and then knocked it off with a rubber mallet.

 

[Caneman88]

I used a small pry bar screwdriver on the frame and slightly lifted the bumper and they came out easy almost fell out no cutting and no removing wheels I can take a pic later and post if needed

 

[Caneman88]

the bolts where hard to get out from the top and the nuts are welded to the frame on the bottom

 

[JrHDRanger]

I used a cutting wheel and once I couldn’t get any further switched to a scroll saw till I was as close as I could get and then knocked it off with a rubber mallet.

My mistake. I was talking about the rear one. I removed the piece in the picture, has 3 screws. I also removed the 1 large star bolt underneath screwed into the fender for a few mm more space and the front ones slid right out.

 

[adrouin64]

With a little wiggling and tugging I was able to just unbolt mine and slide them out. No need for cutting or anything.

 

[Caneman88]

I have not removed the rear ones yet as they are not rubbing

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