I knew that when I installed my Skyjacker 3.5-Inch lift that the new 33-inch tires were going to rub on the 2021 Ford Ranger’s factory intrusion bars. There are intrusion beams (crash bars) in front of and behind the front tires. It’s my understanding that they’re there to help prevent the front wheel from being shoved into the foot well (floorboard) during a collision. Fortunately, companies make a replacement to allow more tire clearance while still maintaining safety.
I chose to go with the Readylift High-Clearance Anti Intrusion Beams P/N 67-2900.
“High Clearance Anti-Intrusion Beams for 2019-2023 Ford Ranger 2WD/4WD. Easy installation with minor disassembly and trimming. Retain the safety and security benefits of occupant protection. Replaces the factory anti-intrusion beams. The notched design increases tire turning clearance and allows for up to a 285/70-17 tire (32.7×11.2×17) on ReadyLIFT 3-inch lift kit equipped vehicles.”
Installation:
You can also download the Readylift 67-2900 Anti-Intrusion Beam Instructions.
NOTE: Parts shown in RED for picture clarification only.
ReadyLIFT recommends all steps and procedures described in these instructions be performed while the vehicle is properly supported on a two-post vehicle lift with safety jacks.
Otherwise, park vehicle on a clean flat surface and block the rear wheels for safety.
Engage the parking brake.
Disconnect the vehicle power source at the ground terminal on the battery.
Raise the front of the vehicle and support with safety jack stands at each frame rail behind the lower control arms.
Remove the front wheels.
Starting with passenger side front anti-intrusion beam, using an appropriate cutting tool, cut the anti-intrusion beam as close to the mounting bracket as feasible.
Remove the two factory M12 bolts and discard the cut factory beam.
Retain the factory hardware.
Install the replacement Front Anti-Intrusion Beam using the factory hardware.
Torque the factory bolts to 60 ft-lbs.
For the rear anti-intrusion beam, start by removing the 4 screw clips in the rear of the fender liner. It may be necessary to use a flathead screwdriver or trim removal tool to assist in loosening the screw.
Once the screw is loosened, pop the screw/ clip assembly out of the retaining hole.
Retain the factory hardware.
Remove the one T25 fender trim bolt under the rocker panel.
Retain the factory hardware.
Peel back the fender trim to reveal two screw clips on the outer fender. Remove the lower clip holding the fender liner on.
Retain the factory hardware.
Carefully peal back the fender liner to reveal the four M8 bolts holding the plastic inner crash structure.
Remove the bolts and crash structure.
Retain the factory hardware.
Using an appropriate cutting tool, cut the anti-intrusion beam as close to the mounting bracket as feasible.
Remove the two factory M12 bolts and discard the cut factory beam.
Retain the factory hardware.
Install the replacement Rear Anti-Intrusion Beam using the factory hardware.
Torque the factory bolts to 60 ft-lbs.
Using the factory hardware, install the plastic crash structure.
Torque the factory bolts to 20 ft-lbs.
Install the fender liner screw clips and tighten until screw head is flush with the clip.
Install the factory T25 fender trim bolt.
Tighten until snug.
Repeat process on the driver side.
Install the front wheels and lower the vehicle to the ground. Torque the lug nuts to the wheel manufacturers specs.
Connect the vehicle power at the ground source on the battery.
Rotate the wheels from lock to lock and verify all clearances between the tire and anti-intrusion beams.
Photos From My Installation:
This job was not as easy as the Readylift instructions would have you believe.
I struggled at times having enough space to cut the old intrusion beams. I ended up using my grinder with a cutoff wheel and a Sawzall.
If you try to remove the beams without removing the plastic crash structure, you’ll end up trimming the plastic so that you’ll have clearance to get one of the bolts out.
Here’s the front tire clearance using a 295/70/17 (33.5 x 11.8 x 17) tire.
Parts Used:
Readylift High-Clearance Anti Intrusion Beams P/N 67-2900.
Good luck!