Lobo Off-Road Crash Bar Erase & Brace Kit

[Bronkers]

Sweet. This takes care of two things that I've been meaning to do.
Is there any drilling necessary or does it use existing holes?
Any problems with bolt torque squeezing the frame rails together?

2nd these questions

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[Lobo Off-Road]

Thanks. That not bad at all. Is this a preorder on the kits? When will they be available. I will order one. Mark

Yes, you are able to pre order them now on the website. Ship date is the 12th of June.

 

[kunzy]

Yes, you are able to pre order them now on the website. Ship date is the 12th of June.

Thank you. Ordering now.

 

[Lobo Off-Road]

Sweet. This takes care of two things that I've been meaning to do.
Is there any drilling necessary or does it use existing holes?
Any problems with bolt torque squeezing the frame rails together?

@Tex @Bronkers

NO DRILLING REQUIRED!!!
Both brackets utilize 2 existing holes. However, I did add a third hole (that would need to be drilled if used) but is not necessary. The bracket itself has beyond the rigidity needed to do its job with the two existing bolt holes through the frame in addition to the bumper mounting bolts. As you can see in the product image, the inner plate is one piece, connecting all the through bolts. that spreads the load and minimizes the deflection of the frame under tightening as well.

 

[LS2GTO]

Wasn’t the hidden winch skid plate for the 2.3 available at one time? It no longer shows up on your website...

 

[Lobo Off-Road]

Wasn’t the hidden winch skid plate for the 2.3 available at one time? It no longer shows up on your website...

With the new products added, it made its way off the feature products category section on the home page. The hidden winch skid for the 2.3 is under Brands-lobo offroad

 

[Dusty]

Looks bitchin' Chris! I need this to cure my crash bar reveal from my Icon bumper LOL.

 

[Lobo Off-Road]

Looks bitchin' Chris! I need this to cure my crash bar reveal from my Icon bumper LOL.

Would be honored to be part of your build!! I saw the recent updates to your build and you hit it out of the park, very clean!

 

[AGM Everglades]

I have the other crash bar removable kit but I like the idea of something that braces to to the bumper as well. I wonder how removing the crash bar mounts will affect the warranty on my factory warn winch/mod bumper combo

 

[Dusty]

I have the other crash bar removable kit but I like the idea of something that braces to to the bumper as well. I wonder how removing the crash bar mounts will affect the warranty on my factory warn winch/mod bumper combo

The irony is that something like this will substantially improve the strength of the bumper and winch mount especially under hard pulls, but who knows what a dealer service monkey will blame when you go to make a warranty claim on something that's unrelated to the mods you did.

 

[Rick Astley]

The irony is that something like this will substantially improve the strength of the bumper and winch mount especially under hard pulls, but who knows what a dealer service monkey will blame when you go to make a warranty claim on something that's unrelated to the mods you did.

That is a constant of any modification.

But, as always, the MMWA will be in your favor and they will have to prove the modification itself is the cause of whatever they are denying warranty on.

 

[jayhawkerr]

The Lobo Off-Road Erase & Brace Kit combines several important functions into one well-designed package. First, it replaces the bulky factory crash bar and body mount pedestal with a sleek, high-clearance design that allows clearance for larger tires as well as cleaning up the aesthetics of running a high clearance bumper. Second, the kit incorporates robust front bumper bracing to fully strengthen the bumper against hard hits, winch pulls, and the forces of flat towing. And it does all of this at a net weight savings compared to the OE components it replaces.

Those who run high clearance front bumpers, including the HNT and WNC bumpers from Lobo as well as other manufacturers, have found that the stock crash bar mounts hang below the bumper’s outboard wings, even with the crash bars themselves removed. This can be both visually unappealing and defeat the purpose of choosing a high clearance bumper that gives the front tires increased access to grip and climb rocks and steep obstacles. The stock crash bar mounts can also impede larger tires (37″+) when turning to full-lock. The Erase & Brace Kit completely eliminates the stock crash bar and body mount assembly in favor of a high clearance body mount system that is faceted on the lower corners to further improve trail clearances.

The Erase & Brace Kit includes braces for both the inner and outer side of the frame rail as well as beefy Grade 10.9 hardware. The included bumper mount nut plates also use 10.9 hardware and allow for bumpers that mount with either through-bolts or captured studs. And though the brace components are made entirely of beefy 3/16″ plate steel, their compact design and thoughtful engineering results in a slight decrease in net weight compared to the OE crash bar mounts they replace. These components are CNC laser cut, precision brake-formed, fixture welded and powder coated black for a great fit and finish on all models of 2021+ Bronco (excluding Raptor).

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Installation is easy and can be performed by most DIY’ers with a floor jack and common tools. The Erase & Brace Kit is a simple bolt-on installation but the stock crash bar pedestal must be cut off using a reciprocating saw.

Thanks for the engineering. What did you do about the dew claw-like smaller crash bars on the other side of the wheel?

 

[Lobo Off-Road]

Thanks for the engineering. What did you do about the dew claw-like smaller crash bars on the other side of the wheel?

I have not removed the bracket yet, However, it appears like no brackets will be needed, just a simpler removal of the tabbing.

 

[GeorgeFromDallas]

Have you installed on any Bronco’s with coilover remote resorvoirs?

They usually mount to the crashbar ears.

Just wondering what mounting options are left.

 

[Weekends & Waypoints]

Looks awesome! I'm glad it doesn't utilized the Intercooler/skid mount bolts, like the other options. I didn't want to lower my already high clearance bumper thats also from Lobo! Been waiting for a all-in-one solution like this! The factory crash bar mount kills the look of any aftermarket bumper. Nice job!

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