PSA for those that just bought Rocker Protection

[GoBlueHummer]

If you havent installed yet, i can say that you will almost certainly have to run a tap through the mounting holes. I messed around last night for a little while and started to think that the wrong bolts were in the kit (side note, the instructions say 16 mm socket but my bolt heads were 15 mm). I found a stainless bolt I had that threaded right in so I was just about to head to the hardware store but decided to run a tap through one hole just to check. After I tapped it the bolts went in no problem. :thumbs:

 

[derian06]

If you havent installed yet, i can say that you will almost certainly have to run a tap through the mounting holes. I messed around last night for a little while and started to think that the wrong bolts were in the kit (side note, the instructions say 16 mm socket but my bolt heads were 15 mm). I found a stainless bolt I had that threaded right in so I was just about to head to the hardware store but decided to run a tap through one hole just to check. After I tapped it the bolts went in no problem. :thumbs:

Could you explain how to use a tap, and where I could buy one?

 

[rsc]

Buy taps at mcmaster-carr online or a tool supply store like Harbor Freight. To use it you might need a chuck or other tool to hold it if you didn't buy a whole kit. Use thread cutting lube on the threads of the tap or something like ATF fluid. Turn it in a few twists at a time, backing it out in between to clean the shavings from the threads.

 

[digglesworth]

I forget what size the bolts are... Take one with you to the hardware store and double check. You can get taps at home depot too. I used a small pair of channel locks to turn the tap. Derian, you might have a little more room to work since you have the body lift. I did mine before my body lift and it was tight gettin up in there.

 

[rsc]

I haven't bought them yet, but others on here said they are M10x1.5 x 30mm long. Some say 40mm may be better for sliders.

 

[rsc]

Another trick is to cut a lengthwise section of threads out of a bolt with a hacksaw or carbon disc and chase the threads with that.

 

[derian06]

I forget what size the bolts are... Take one with you to the hardware store and double check. You can get taps at home depot too. I used a small pair of channel locks to turn the tap. Derian, you might have a little more room to work since you have the body lift. I did mine before my body lift and it was tight gettin up in there.

The hard part will be getting the sliders off, I took my impact to the bolts and they're locked in from the shops air gun.

 

[derian06]

Also am I the only one with this problem?

 

[amrg]

What offset are you running? Spacers upfront?
Are you also having this issue on both sides?

 

[derian06]

What offset are you running? Spacers upfront?
Are you also having this issue on both sides?

4.5bs with 1.75" spacers because my tires rubbed the UCA without them.

 

[amrg]

4.5bs with 1.75" spacers because my tires rubbed the UCA without them.

1" spacers instead of ur current ones will solve your issue.

 

[digglesworth]

Where'd you get your spacers derian? I'm gonna order a set in the next couple weeks for my rancho/soa going on. May take those off your hands for the right price... ;-). If you decide to get some 1" instead.

 

[derian06]

1" spacers instead of ur current ones will solve your issue.

1" spacers don't fit, you have to cut the studs, I had that problem on my yellow h3.

 

[derian06]

Where'd you get your spacers derian? I'm gonna order a set in the next couple weeks for my rancho/soa going on. May take those off your hands for the right price... ;-). If you decide to get some 1" instead.

They're the brand that everyone uses for the rancho lift, I can't remember the name. I think its motorsport tech.

 

[GoBlueHummer]

Dang the pick up there is the first one I've seen that is a close up of the front of your truck Derian, it looks pretty badass!

Like other said above for where to get a tap but honestly I'd just grab a set at Harbor Freight. I'm pretty sure that's where I got mine and the correct size was included. The tap you need is 10mm x 1.50.

Use some sort of lube on the tap, for hand turning the small amount you're doing it doesn't matter much what it is. Make sure the tap is square to the hole when you start turning in by hand. You should be able to tell right away if it is going in square. I had to use a small crescent wrench to turn the tap on the upper holes.

 

[taylorblake831]

Don't you have to keep the 1.75 for your wheel to clear the upper arm when your locking out full travel

Plus I wouldn't worry about the spacer Id just cut the mounts and put a few longer stronger pieces to reinforce the slider and it would get rid of your gap from the body lift


-TEXAS FOREVER-

 

[derian06]

Don't you have to keep the 1.75 for your wheel to clear the upper arm when your locking out full travel

Plus I wouldn't worry about the spacer Id just cut the mounts and put a few longer stronger pieces to reinforce the slider and it would get rid of your gap from the body lift


-TEXAS FOREVER-

I've thought about redoing the mounts and With my 4.5" bs rims somehow the tires still barely rub on the UCA.