#$*%($ nutstrips

fallacist

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Durango

• Oct 23, 2011

• #1

I'm installing a hitch, and I ordered a pair of JCR nutstrips.

Something doesn't seem right about the way they're fitting up, unless im totally missing something.. picture time!

first i put them in like this, and it doesnt sit flush...

or match up on the frame holes:

so that tells me it doesnt fit that way. so next I placed it as so:

It sits flush, and sticks out. something tells me this is right, because 2 of the holes line up perfectly on the frame. So is the bolt that is sticking out supposed to match up with THIS bolt hole on the bumper:

it would make sense, and I feel like its painfully obvious, but I've done tons of searching and ive haven't noticed this question come up. Just wanted to make sure before I start bolting stuff down.

 

Ivan

I Jeep, therefore, I am..

Location

Greensboro, Ga

• Oct 23, 2011

• #2

Re: dammit nutstrips

It's been a while since I messed with mine, but try reversing the order of the nutstrips. They are left and right side related.

In reference to the third picture, try inserting that end, into the passenger side frame rail. As you almost have it installed, you'll have to "tilt" the front end of the nutstrip, as this will "seat" the nutstrip "hump" over part of the frame rail.....

All mounts holes should then line up....

 

fasteddieyj

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Hanover, PA

• Oct 23, 2011

• #3

Re: dammit nutstrips

If I remember correctly the end you have outside of the framerail should be in it instead.

 

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mriccucci

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Florida

• Oct 23, 2011

• #4

Re: dammit nutstrips

Just installed mine last week. fasteddieyj is correct they go in the opposite way and they do not cover the last hole outside of the frame. Hope that helps.

 

hubs97xj

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Fort Wayne, IN

• Oct 23, 2011

• #5

Re: dammit nutstrips

Lay the nutstrips over your hitch and see which way the holes line up?

 

fallacist

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Durango

• Oct 23, 2011

• #6

Re: dammit nutstrips

So I had a moment. I needed to turn the strips around.
They just didn't fit in that way at first- I had to angle them to get them in right.

Probably should get a new user name now...

 

techno1154

NAXJA Member

NAXJA Member

Location

In the islands

• Oct 23, 2011

• #7

Re: dammit nutstrips

They are in fact left and right. Based on the OEM ones that I have, the third picture look correct except the bend is in the wrong place. Wait a minute,.... that offset go inside the frame on the OEM ones and as mentioned they are left and right. One nut go outside the frame, then the hump to pass over the piece there then the rest of the nuts go inside the frame along with the little right angle offset.

 

fallacist

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Durango

• Oct 24, 2011

• #8

Re: dammit nutstrips

hitch is in, bumper is on. and decided to hack off the crappy aftermarket fog lights that weren't even wired up along with half the bottom of the front plastic on the bumper. i'd consider today an accomplishment, stoner moment not lacking.

 

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bigdummy30

NAXJA Forum User

Location

maryland

• Oct 24, 2011

• #9

is the price on the web site for each or for the pair of the nutstrips??

 

CaliXJ

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Oceanside, CA

• Oct 24, 2011

• #10

The price is for the pair

 

fallacist

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Durango

• Oct 24, 2011

• #11

I'd say they were worth the purchase. Well made, and you're supporting small business. The alternative is to thread bolts through your frame on the drivers side, and deal with the stock, rusted out nut strip on the passenger side. Having the JCR nutstrips made this way easy, allowed me to just cut the bolts on the passenger side off and yank it out, since I wouldn't be reusing it.

 

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1x1_Speed_Craig

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Grand Rapids, MI

• Oct 24, 2011

• #12

x2

I have a set of the JCR Nut Strips, as well. Nice pieces.

 

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*Jonathan

NAXJA Forum User

Location

North Jersey

• Oct 24, 2011

• #13

Glad you figured it out. Don't forget the Anti-seize!

 

PacificEd

NAXJA Member

NAXJA Member

Location

Middle Tennessee

• Oct 24, 2011

• #14

I just got a set to install. Thanks for the pointers guys!

 

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xjsnake

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Nashville, TN

• Oct 24, 2011

• #15

I got mine from a different vendor but they made my hitch install worlds easier than other vehicles I've installed hitches on...

 

old_man

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Loveland, Colorado

• Oct 24, 2011

• #16

This is stored in the FAQ. It would have answered your questions. :twak:

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=983110

 

G.P_XJ

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Centennial, CO

• Oct 24, 2011

• #17

what old man is saying is, you have them in backwards!

 

fallacist

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Durango

• Oct 25, 2011

• #18

yeah, that totally would have helped out. I def did a search for nut strips, but didn't see that one.

I haven't used anti seize yet, on the lift or anything. I figured most of these bolts I'll be taking off again within the next couple years. gas tank skid, new lift parts etc.. explain to me why I'm wrong?

 

UNCC_99XJ

Twisted Up

NAXJA Member

Location

Harrisburg, NC

• Oct 25, 2011

• #19

PacificEd said:

I just got a set to install. Thanks for the pointers guys!

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I have the JCR Nutstrips in mine for when I put my hitch on a couple of years ago. First hitch I put on I made my own nutstrips, but using JCR's made my life MUCH easier!