Rock rail questions

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willysnut

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Location

Newnan, Ga.

• Dec 5, 2003

• #1

Anybody have any pics of the self tapper type bolts to attach the rail bracket to the frame? I don't want to use thru bolts. I want to find them locally. What size are recommended? I'm building my rails just need some help with the hardware.

 

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firegod33

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Location

Battlement Mesa, CO

• Dec 8, 2003

• #2

The thread cutters look like any other bolt, except that they have a notch or grooves cut in the end. Where are you? I get mine, in the 3/8" flavor, at Hi Strength Bolt in Denver.

 

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willysnut

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Location

Newnan, Ga.

• Dec 8, 2003

• #3

Dallas Ft Worth area. Will look locally.

 

Safari Ary

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Location

Virginia Beach, VA

• Dec 8, 2003

• #4

Check and see if you have a fastenal in the area. Their website is www.fastenal.com If you ask for self-tappers, they will tell you they're not available 'cause they're thinking of the bolts with the drill-bit like head(these types of screw/bolts don't come in anything above 1/4"). Tell them you're looking for self-threading, and that should do the trick. HTH

Ary

 

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XJJPR

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NAXJA Member

Location

My jeep

• Dec 8, 2003

• #5

What you want are "TYPE F" self threading bolts

The size you want are 3/8" x 1" they use a 5/16" drill bit.

Beware they are expensive!!!!!!!!!!

hinkley

 

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sredish

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Location

NE Texas

• Dec 8, 2003

• #6

Whats up willysnut? I'm outside of Sherman TX, north of DFW and we have a Fastenal there. I go there quite often.

 

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willysnut

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Location

Newnan, Ga.

• Dec 9, 2003

• #7

Sounds like fastenal has what I need. I only need 8 as I am bolting the back support thru the spring hanger. Thanks for the help.