Smittybuilt G.E.A.R tailgate
JK Newbie
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 64
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From: WA
Poly nuts grip from the back side and compress, and now i am out in garage and there's like 3 layers of metal so i cant go with poly nuts there's not enough grip. and i am back to the self tappers which are not stainless so i got some black stainless screws. So on a 2012 they have a door stay and a black cover i have to go over and make holes for the stay
JK Junkie
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 3,449
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From: Newport news, va
Originally Posted by augichef
I screwed the top left corner then pulled it tight and then drilled the next screw in. I also stuck 3m heavy duty Velcro strips around the edges between each self tapping screws. I got a lot of weight on mine and I haven't had any issues with sagging. I also add a long strip of Velcro across the top so I can drape a black cloth over my gear to somewhat hide it when the top is off.
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JK Junkie
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 3,796
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From: Stokesdale, NC
I acutally added some additional self tappers. I also didnt use the screws that came from Smitty.
The bag on the right is slam full of tools and very heavy!! I expect the bag to come apart before the tailgate mat.
The bag on the right is slam full of tools and very heavy!! I expect the bag to come apart before the tailgate mat.
JK Junkie
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 3,449
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From: Newport news, va
Originally Posted by Evo35
For those with the arm that comes out with the door. I attached over the product. As you can see, I had an issue with some gap. Its the only place I have that problem. 
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JK Freak
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 508
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From: Northern, Virginia
All done and id say the quality is good and install was easy if you use stainless like i did make sure you run a metal screw first after pre drill.Attachment 244889
JK Freak
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 631
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From: Loganville, Georgia
For those with the arm that comes out with the door. I attached over the product. As you can see, I had an issue with some gap. Its the only place I have that problem.
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nice mod on the LED light. what did you tap into or how is it powered?