The only purpose that crash bar has is to make it so the F-150 can barely pass the IIHS's offset crash test. Yea it 'might' save your tie rods and wheels from a 15MPH offset crash but in a serious crash that metal piece would serve no extra protection.

​@@replysoon3216well I got a front end grille guard so I guess I don't need the crash bars anyway 😂

😂 that’s true! Thanks

Inconsequential

I always make sure when buying a truck that its stock to the bone, i dont want a pickup that someone worked and scabbed up

@@juledorenthen go get a new one

Appreciate it that, yea these are definitely good looking trucks & perform just as good

You got pictures of that? I want to do tires and level but thinking about just doing tires first.

Jake Kinzer I don’t know how to add pictures on here

You have Instagram to send them pics so I don’t have to take my crash bars off when I run my 35s?

Ramon Castro can’t run 35s only 315. 35 are actually taller then the 315

Yea would love to see this also. You should make a video or a post somewhere

Yeah wheel size & specs makes a huge difference. My brother in law really wanted these wheels I had so I just made them fit haha. Thanks for watching!

Trailblazer Films Yea. That was good that you pointed that out at the beginning. A lot of times you have to work with what you have. Hell, I wish I had a brother-in-law that could of handed me those wheels too. As it was I had to save about $3k for my setup wheels and tires. It was time for new tires so the $1500 that went to them doesn’t really count. All the best

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Appreciate it bro! 👊🏼

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@@JJBanuelos 😉👍

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On a leveling kit? How did you fit them?

Thanks yeah I think it looks great also!

Thanks!! Yeah the wheels make a big difference! Thanks for watching! Please make sure to subscribe.

@@JJBanuelos Did you notice a major difference in mileage and handling? Take care 👍

Teo P mileage went down about 2-3mpgs & handling I felt it improved. So it’s a double edge sword for sure. Don’t forget to subscribe!

I agree 100% with you I don’t recommend doing this but like I stated in the video this was my brother in laws truck who okay with me doing this. I have kids & would not jeopardize their safety for looks as well. I owned a ford raptor & purchased the correct wheels to accommodate for larger tires so I wouldn’t have to do this. Thanks for watching & the feedback! 👍

The rear crash bars do. The front not so much. Like he stated ford doesn’t even put them on any of their trucks besides super crews

I need 35s, they can keep my legs

Gootman2, he shortened the bumper side bars, not the cab side....did you not watch the video? Geez!

@@Civiliansoldier762 i have a extended cab and a single cab they in fact have the crash bars. Sense 2016 they added it to all configurations

Yes and that reason is to be removed for bigger tires.

They do now . Started in 2016 . Just put some on my scab , cut all the crap out of my way ;)

Thanks for the tip!

I did the whole "lift the body" option. Front bars swapped sides, rears turned 180° bolted back in. I liked that much better than the "chop it" option.

Watch my latest video I just installed the rancho 3” lift on this truck! It actually turned out really nice!

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bestpathfinder what wheels did you use?

nodnal 13 the stock 18” ones

bestpathfinder thanks.

bestpathfinder sorry for more questions, you’ve had no issues with the 12.50” on the stock 18” wheels? I’ve been reading that you need to stick to a 10.50”.

Seems logical right? Oh well guess I have to dodge cars now haha. Thanks for watching.

Thanks bro! There called Relation Race Wheels.

Could you explain more about what you did planning on getting 33s on my truck and don’t want to cut the crash bars off

What’s wheel offset

In my case I had to do both front & rear with the zero off set.

Yeah it’s definitely possible it shouldn’t need much prob just as much trimming plus maybe a little to the plastic liner & they should clear.

Yeah having 17” wheels definitely makes the tires look a lot bigger than they are. Thanks for watching!

Yes these are the factory headlamps.

yes, the speedometer is generally software controlled and can be adjusted with most flash tuners, or autozone has a tool you can rent usually for it.

randy kline this truck would still be covered also. The parts that were cut on bolt on pieces. The frame of the truck wasn’t compromised. Thanks for watching & the input.

You have a 6inch lift in the back an leveled in the front? Lmfao I bet that looks great 🤣

I agree but the ride is a lot smoother because of the taller sidewalk. Thanks for watching & please make sure to subscribe if you haven’t.

Nah looks better with the new ones.

Go with 34s and 20” rims. 295/60R20 have no rubbing and no mods with 2.5” level kit

CJB CJB he didn’t do any trimming but there was a slight rubbing only at full lock turns. He was running toyo open country m/t. I’m sure with a less aggressive tire he would be fine like a bfgoodrich ko2

@@JJBanuelos thanks so much. His 33s were 12.5 wide right? I'm leaning toward the ridge grappler. They would clear the crash bars right? If a little bit of trimming was needed it'd be just the plastic? 🤟

Thanks!

Good no rubbing at all until you move up too a 35” tire

More than likely it’ll rub on full turn

I eventually did. But this was done to see if it was possible without a lift

That definitely would of helped also but these parts are replaceable so it’s not permanent

The ride quality was the same with wheel spacers. Just have to make sure you get good quality ones & ones that are hub centric & not lug centric for your truck.

@@JJBanuelos Thanks man!

Yes it was a 2in leveling kit not sure what he went with. He just purchased a 3in coil over strut for it. Should be installing soon. Crash bars were in the way when trying to go full lock turn. Yeah they were rubbing pretty bad. Thanks for watching. Subscribe to see the next kit going in.

Trailblazer Films that’s too bad because I love the fitment but definitely would not want to remove the rear bars. Front I could go without as I just bought an add pro bumper upgrade. Where did you buy the rims?

Should fit especially if they’re factory wheels.

Trailblazer Films right on thank you! I’ll give it a go! Stay safe.

Yes a spare 35” does fit under the bed.

Well that's insurer talk... bigger than factory? Gtfo. Also, those bars aren't structural.

It’s about 3-4mph faster I believe

I thought so also but the issue wasn’t the bolts but the bar was hitting the body of the truck & the front ones were hitting the bumper.

Possibly not especially if the offset of the wheels isn’t much.

@@JJBanuelos I'm planning on using stock wheels (0 offset) but If I can save some extra money I'll get Fuel wheels with +12 or +18mm offset.

Stock wheels are not zero offset. Not even close.

@@trey8072 yeap. That checks. My stock wheels are +44mm. Sorr for the confusion.

The tires he installed here (315x70r17) are actually 34.3" tires.

Bolts weren’t the issues it’s the bars. They hit the body of the truck even when bolts are removed & the front one shut the bumper so it would have to come off as well.

17x8.5” with Zero off-set.

tyedevonhannah lol surprised no one has noticed yet! Love the look of the K02’s but man they don’t last long at all like the KO’s! Not sure why the load rating went down but that made all the difference in longevity. Thanks for watching please like and subscribe.

No with these wheels you need aftermarket ones. Factory lug nuts don’t sit right in the wheel holes

@@JJBanuelos thank you

Nice

@@JJBanuelos yeah i love the stand even tho its stock no lift no level its 100% stock height i dont want to level it because i drive alot and my mpg will go down

I find it hard to believe that a 1.5 inch piece of metal tubing makes a difference in a 6,000 pound vehicle during a collision. What are those things made of!?!? Lol. Seriously, if being more crash worthy in the unlikely event of an offset frontal collision is everyone's beef here, why don't you all install those massive wraparound RanchHand grill guards to your vehicles? They are built of the same guage metal tubing, and, based on your reasoning, double or triple the crash-worthiness of your vehicle! You can buy them anywhere! Take it from a crash investigator, when it comes to the forces involved in several-ton vehicles crashes, the effectiveness of these little bars is minimal. Crumple zones in the main frame and airbags decide your fate, not a 1.5 inch piece of square tubing.

@@peruser155 watch the crash test its an obvious difference on how it saves the legs of the people sitting up front. With out those it wouldnt have the crash rating it does and its also not 6000lbs depending what you have its 4000-5600lbs and most people dont have the fully loaded 5600lb truck its expensive. That being said they arnt in the raptor versions but a font end crash is also a lot worse then to a normal f150

Bro if you get into an accident that has enough force to put a motor into the cab I don’t think a small piece of metal will help you.

@@JJBanuelos I work at level one trauma hospital in Colorado. You would be surprised. But to each their own.

meme Time anywhere from 32-35psi. Gives a good ride & wears tires even also. Thanks for watching! Please make sure to subscribe!

Wheels are 17x8.5 with Zero offset. Tires are 315x12.50R17

Didn’t have to rear gear, speedo is off by about 4/5mph

How about if it’s a 2.7 liter ? Will the truck dragg?

It’s called Relation Race Wheels.

They’re called Relation Race Wheels

Always been a fan of those! Sure it looks killer! Thanks for watching please make sure to subscribe!

Honestly you can prob fit a 35” tire with a wheel that has correct offset & just a leveling kit

These are Zero offset.

These are zero offset

That sucks! Honestly you could just cut the bolts & slide the bars out if needed.

@@JJBanuelos yea probably gonna do that. Great video man!! 👍

Not sure why I didn’t just do that. But thinking back I would have done it differently

They’re zero offset. Puts them about half inch outside fender depending on tire brand & size.

Dirt Riding Carbajal he says it in the video

I agree 100% with you I don’t recommend doing this but like I stated in the video this was my brother in laws truck who okay with me doing this. I have kids & would not jeopardize their safety for looks as well. This is just an option for those who choose to do this. Thanks for watching & the feedback.

Not been in the truck world long?

Definitely 35s are too big 33's look the best

@@chrisshields9983 37's bro

33 with only a leveling kit yea. If you want 35+ you'll need alot mods

Still safer than other manufacturers. Did you not hear the part about them only being on super crews...? Makes you wonder, huh?

Yes Ford install this bolts for easy remove 😀😀😀😀😀

Right 😂 if it was so important why isn’t welded in? Oh well. Thanks for watching!

2.5” leveling spacer on top of strut.

dd4848123123 what brand leveling did you use?

Anare Vilawa I have a 2018 lariat and used a motofab 1.5 level

Explanation of that coming in the next video, also of new project.

Trailblazer Films oh no. Hope you didn’t sell it already.