I just did it today and took about 30 minutes . I used blue tape to outline the hinge on the outside and inside part of the hinge and ran a marker around it. Swapped one hinge out at a time. Had to adjust both hinges once and it was perfect alignment and function. I did have a helper lift up or down while I tightened the bolts. Simple install. Hardest part of the job was getting the plastic screw off of the rubber bumper to remove it.
Thanks. I figured it out today and did not use them as I realized they were the same and the originals were the body color and the new ones unfinished.I think these are what he’s talking about. Read a different thread about hinge install and recall someone else mentioning it was the same part as the ones already installed.
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Found the link to the other thread. These are called pillar brackets. FYI, this thread is a good read for this who may need additional functionality.
https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...ed-with-hammerbilt-bracket.56547/post-1634719
I spent about 5 hours total . I used the instructions involving removing the tailgate all the way, but I really took my time. I didn't want to risk messing up any wiring by leaving them connected. didn't use the metal boxes that install in the quarter panel that the inside door hinges are bolted to . The stock ones matched up with the new hinges, they just don't appear to be as heavy duty. There weren't any instructions to install the included boxes , so I didn't use them . Most of my time was re-aliening the tailgate. It will really make it easier if you have help ,as I did it on my own.
Seeing your steel plates reminds me that I haven't been to the range in a good while.Prepping for install. Part is supposed to arrive today but looking like tomorrow or Monday now. I'm going the one hinge at a time route. Using a ratchet strap and my garage door shaft as a second hand
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I think it is sheet metal with a plastic cover I didn't put a magnet on it , but it seemed metal .
That’s pretty thin. Less than 1/16” thick. Mine hasn’t arrived yet, but this seems disappointing.
Prepping for install. Part is supposed to arrive today but looking like tomorrow or Monday now. I'm going the one hinge at a time route. Using a ratchet strap and my garage door shaft as a second hand
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Also putting the spare to use.
Several interesting approaches. My thoughts was to use my floor jack and some scrap lumber like a 4x4 or 2x4 for blocking.
I can’t lie I was a lil disappointed. I’m sure the hammer bilt would be a stronger but also significantly heavier…..since I’m only running a 37 km3 I would imagine it should be adequate since ford designed for the raptor 37 ko2. My method wheels are also a lot lighter than the factory wheels….ill give it a go and see how it does. Definitely better than the nothing I had before
Thanks for the feedback. I did mine today and did one hinge at a time and did not remove the tailgate. I did have a helper when I was aligning it. Only took 1 additional adjustment per hinge to make it align and function properly. I also did not use the silver brackets as they appeared to be the same. I also see someone responded to me on here that they are not needed and are the same brackets as we have already.
on the other had, you can get the HB raptor one, and the raptor hinges were a little over half price vs buying separately. At least that what I tell myself to feel better and have a backup plan
That is true.on the other had, you can get the HB raptor one, and the raptor hinges were a little over half price vs buying separately. At least that what I tell myself to feel better and have a backup plan
So just to confirm unlike the Motoroso variant the FP part here actually requires us to cut the wheel mount so that the plate fits. I noted the motoroso one goes directly over the 4 holes and no cutting was required.
