rockslider install question

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kbradner

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Knoxville Tn

• Mar 12, 2007

• #1

On my rocksliders I just bought, I am trying to figure out how to mount them. I bought them used so they came with no hardware or insrtuctions. Is there a such a thing as a self threading bolt? I am trying to figure out whether to drill all the way through the frame rail or just one side and put a self threading bolt in it. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks

 

Wayne Sihler

NAXJA Member

NAXJA Member

Location

Maurertown,Va.

• Mar 12, 2007

• #2

Yes there are "self threading bolts" or self tapping if you prefer.Not knowing how your rails attach,here is how mine did,
Attached with 1/4-20 bolts about every 6-8" on the pinch seam and with 4 self tapping screws on the frame rail on the brace,s.A pilot hole will help with the self tappers.
Wayne

 

Tree Frog

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Gallatin, TN

• Mar 12, 2007

• #3

What brand do you have?

 

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sonofa

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Location

Springville, Utah

• Mar 12, 2007

• #4

There is a thread on AJs site about hardware. I have no idea if this will help you out, but it might be helpful.
http://ajsoffroadarmor.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/nph-YaBB.pl?num=1160057360

 

cleatus92

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Location

spokane

• Mar 12, 2007

• #5

http://ajsoffroadarmor.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/nph-YaBB.pl?num=1097549244
this is the link to the install instructions for AJ's rockrails. even if your are not AJ's this should provide some insight. hope it helps.
Cleatsu92
Trevor

 

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kbradner

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Knoxville Tn

• Mar 12, 2007

• #6

Thanks for everyones help.

 

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fubar XJ

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Location

Bothell, WA

• Mar 12, 2007

• #7

My Kevin's Jeep Parts rails installed with 3/8" self-tapping bolts, eight per side. It seems very stout, but has been tested on the trail only a few times. Kevin's claims you can jack the XJ up on the rock rail, I haven't tried that yet.