Updated on Wednesday, September 4th

Nerf Bar Installation Instructions

What’s included in the 66-77 Early Ford Bronco Nerf Bar Kit:

Tools Required

Hammer
Centerpunch
9/16” Socket
Drill Motor
Marker

Nerf bar Hardware Kit

14 ea. 3/8” x 1-1/4” Bolts
1/2” Ratchet 14 ea. 3/8” Lock Washers
3/8” Bit 14 ea. 3/8” Nuts
6 ea. 3/8” Flat Washers

Bracket Kit

2 ea. Ft Mounting Brackets

CAUTION: BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION, READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY.

WARNING!! BEFORE TIGHTENING BOLTS OR DRILLING WHERE REQUIRED, CHECK TO MAKE SURE THERE ARE NO OBSTRUCTIONS SUCH AS BRAKE, FUEL OR ELECTRICAL LINES THAT MIGHT BE DAMAGED OR DESTROYED. SIMPLE RE-ROUTING OF THESE LINES CAN PREVENT COSTLY OR DANGEROUS RESULTS!!

Installing the 66-77 Early Ford Bronco Nerf Bar Kit

STEP 1: Locate and remove front mounting bracket and attach to welded front bracket using 4 each 3/8” bolts, nuts and washers provided as shown below. Locate and remove rear leaf spring perch nut, but DO NOT REMOVE BOLT. Attach and secure rear section of bar to leaf spring using factory nut. Tighten firmly but not completely.

STEP 2: Raise bar up until it is level and parallel to body, then mark location of holes in front mounting plate attached in Step 1 onto forward side of front body mount.

STEP 3: Set bar aside for now, then drill 3/8” holes where marked onto forward side of front body mount. Now attach and secure bar first at rear, re-using factory perch nut, then attach and secure front of bar to body mount where drilled using 3/8” x 1-1/4” bolts, nuts and washers provided. Tighten ALL bolts completely.

STEP 4: Repeat Steps 1 through 3 on opposite side. Your Bronco nerf bar installation is complete. Periodically check ALL bolts and nuts for tightness, taking into consideration your driving conditions and habits.

66-77 Early Ford Bronco Nerf Bar Installation – Figure 1