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OEM factory rock sliders

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Ok, thanks. Is it possible to fit an actual rivnut tool up in there?
 

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Got them on, ended up just using the rivnut tool that came with the mounting kit I scooped from RAM. It was a PITA, mainly because I only have a 8" ratchet, I think if I had more leverage It would of been easier. Also could only get 11 of the 12 smaller bolts that go through the pinch welds in. The last one was at a crazy angle I couldnt get the socket around. May mess with it tomorrow or might not, either way these things are super solid.
 

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Use a 10mm nut driver for the smaller bolts and use anti-seize on all the bolts.
 

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Use a 10mm nut driver for the smaller bolts and use anti-seize on all the bolts.
You can tell you’re from a good ways north of where I’m from. I put blue loctite on all my step hardware and bolts. Lol no salt no rust down here
 

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You can tell you’re from a good ways north of where I’m from. I put blue loctite on all my step hardware and bolts. Lol no salt no rust down here
blue locktite works as anti seize as well. I use both liberally on anything that has threads :). in the winter they use magnesium chloride for de-icing, nasty stuff for sure.
 

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Much like the rock rails on the Wrangler Rubicon, I feel like these are a fail. Yes, I am sure they are better than nothing and probably function in a one dimensional aspect, but a far cry from what they should be. On my Wrangler, I am running ACE sliders which have a similar design as the White Knuckle ones with a primary tube along the body and a secondary tube that sticks out maybe 8" or so. When off-roading, I hear "clang" and "ting" quite often as the front tires kick up rocks or sticks into the secondary tube which deflects it from the body. Also, if you are in an off-camber climb and slid sideways into a tree, the single tube design is almost useless. With the secondary tube design, you can use it to pivot off a tree or rock without smacking your door or panels on it.
 

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Much like the rock rails on the Wrangler Rubicon, I feel like these are a fail. Yes, I am sure they are better than nothing and probably function in a one dimensional aspect, but a far cry from what they should be. On my Wrangler, I am running ACE sliders which have a similar design as the White Knuckle ones with a primary tube along the body and a secondary tube that sticks out maybe 8" or so. When off-roading, I hear "clang" and "ting" quite often as the front tires kick up rocks or sticks into the secondary tube which deflects it from the body. Also, if you are in an off-camber climb and slid sideways into a tree, the single tube design is almost useless. With the secondary tube design, you can use it to pivot off a tree or rock without smacking your door or panels on it.
probably depends on how hardcore you are. I have done most of the trails in Moab (go there 2X a year) with the exception of BFE, the rubicon trail, the dusy ershim all of the san juan Colorado trails and never had an issue. you can pivot with stock rubicon rails. Everyone has their own comfort level and I would be comfortable with these on all but the hardcore trails which it is going to be too wide for anyway..
 

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probably depends on how hardcore you are. I have done most of the trails in Moab (go there 2X a year) with the exception of BFE, the rubicon trail, the dusy ershim all of the san juan Colorado trails and never had an issue. you can pivot with stock rubicon rails. Everyone has their own comfort level and I would be comfortable with these on all but the hardcore trails which it is going to be too wide for anyway..
Good points all around. I will be picking up a set if my truck ever gets built and arrives. I guess it could be considered one of those mods that you may never use but when you need it, it is worth every penny...kind of like a winch. I had to go get help three times where a winch would have gotten me out. So, I put a 10k winch on my Wrangler and in 4 years, have never had to use it, lol...figures.
 

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i would love for someone to post a video explaining how to install the 75ae steps. :)
 

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i would love for someone to post a video explaining how to install the 75ae steps. :)
do not take this the wrong way but it is so simple if you need a video you might want to pay someone to do it. Seriously if you can rotate your tires without cross threading a lug nut you can install the 75'a steps. hold in place install bolts. I used a floor jack and two jackstands to hold it in place until I got 2 bolts started, one on each end.
 

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do not take this the wrong way but it is so simple if you need a video you might want to pay someone to do it. Seriously if you can rotate your tires without cross threading a lug nut you can install the 75'a steps. hold in place install bolts. I used a floor jack and two jackstands to hold it in place until I got 2 bolts started, one on each end.
I agree. It’s one of those “if you have to ask” situations.
 

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Picked up a set for 200 bucks, cost 140 to ship. Having a real tough time getting those rivnuts seated. Any help would be appreciated
 

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do not take this the wrong way but it is so simple if you need a video you might want to pay someone to do it. Seriously if you can rotate your tires without cross threading a lug nut you can install the 75'a steps. hold in place install bolts. I used a floor jack and two jackstands to hold it in place until I got 2 bolts started, one on each end.
It's the rivnuts not seating properly is all, very simple install it seems like. those things are giving me trouble
 

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