Fab Fours A4160 User manual

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Installation Instructions
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Product Number: A4160, A4161, A4162
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SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
In order to help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided installation
instructions and other information.
These instructions alert you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others.
Please do a job safety analysis (JSA) before each task to identify potential hazards for
your situation and remove/protect against them.
You must use your own good judgment, and take your time.
Read and understand all safety precautions and instructions before installing this product.
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR OFFROAD USE ONLY. ALL LIABILITY FOR
INSTALLATION AND USE RESTS WITH THE OWNER.
CARELESS INSTALLATION AND OPERATION CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY
OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.
SENSORS FIELD OF VIEW WILL BE ALTERED WITH USE OF THE
REPLACEMENT BUMPER.
Injury hazard
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to severe injury or death.
Always remove jewelry and wear eye protection.
Always use extreme caution when jacking up a vehicle for work. Set emergency
brake and use tire blocks. Locate and use the vehicle manufacturers designated
lifting points. Use jack stands.
Always use appropriate and adequate care in lifting components into place.
Always insure components will remain secure during installation and operation.
Always wear safety glasses when installing this kit. A drilling operation will
cause flying metal chips. Flying chips can cause serious eye injury.
Always use extreme caution when drilling on a vehicle. Thoroughly inspect the
area to be drilled (on both sides of material) prior to drilling, and relocate any
objects that may be damaged.
Always use extreme caution when cutting and trimming during fitting.
Always tighten all nuts and bolts securely per installation instructions.
Always route electrical cables carefully. Avoid moving parts, components that
become hot and rough or sharp edges.
Always insulate and protect all exposed wiring and electrical terminals.
Always perform regular inspections and maintenance on mounts and related
hardware.

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I. Overview
Congratulations on your purchase of the industries’ best and most stylish Ford Super
Duty Winch Bumper! This bumper has been engineered for strength while keeping
the weight down. It can accept the Warn 16.5 winch… and look cool doing it.
This product has also been engineered to allow alignment in three directions so you
will end up with a very professional fit.
Your bumper was designed in 3-D, fabricated, and powder coated… all in the U.S.A.
Enjoy the fit and finish of a quality Ford Super Duty Winch Bumper from Fab Fours
Inc!

Installation Instructions
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II. Vehicle Preparation
1. Start by removing four bolts around tow hook on each
side of vehicle. This will require an 18mm socket.
2. Next, with the help of someone holding the bumper in
place, remove the four 15mm bolts from the bumper
supports on both sides of vehicle.

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3. The bumper can now be removed. (Be careful when
removing bumper if vehicle has a block heater, as this
will have to be unplugged during this step.)
4. With the bumper off the vehicle, you can now remove
the tow hooks by removing the four 18mm bolts
located under the top of frame rail.

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5. Next, using 18mm socket remove the two nuts on
either side of the frame attaching frame horns to
frame. Set bolt strips and nuts aside as they will be
used in the installation of Fab Fours bumper. (See
image.)
Remove with
18mm socket

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Installation Instructions
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III. BUMPER INSTALLATION
Optional: If installing winch and roller fairlead into bumper, do it at this time.
Follow the winch manufacturer’s instructions for installation. If you are
installing a winch with a pulling capacity of 16,000 lbs., the front face mounting
holes must be used.
If not installing a winch, a license plate may be installed onto the front face of
the bumper. (Hardware not included.)
**NOTE** Please reference the M6150 ACC Installation Manual (separate
manual included with bumper) for installation guidance of the ACC Housing.
For ease of installation this step should be completed prior to mounting bumper
to truck.
1. Start by installing Fab Fours mounting bracket as
shown below. Do not fully tighten the hardware.
OEM bolt strip

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2. Once the brackets are loosely installed, with the help of
two other people, lift the bumper into place.
3. With the bumper in place loosely install bolt strips and
hardware.
4. Next hold the bumper into desired position on the truck.
NOTE: Fab Fours recommends a MINIMUM gap of
3/8” at the outer fenders and headlights to prevent paint
damage in normal operation.
5. With bumper in position you can begin tightening all
hardware. Tighten all fasteners fully; beginning with
frame mounts. Then tighten all mount-to-bumper
fasteners.
Supplied M14” hardware

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6. OPTIONAL: Trim the inner fender liners to match the
higher clearance of your Fab Fours bumper. This can be
done with a body saw, rotary tool, or sharp utility knife
(New blade strongly recommended). USE CAUTION
WHEN PERFORMING ANY CUTTING OPERATION TO
PREVENT VEHICLE DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.

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IV. Maintenance/Care
Periodically check and tighten all fasteners.
Stripped, fractured, or bent bolts or nuts need to be replaced.
Keep all surfaces free of dirt, road grime, and standing water to ensure
finish longevity.
V. Contact Information
Fab Fours Inc. Phone [phone]
2213 Industrial Park Rd. Fax [phone]
Lancaster, SC 29720 Email [email protected]
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