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From: Cedar Crest, NM
My Instructions
OK, no guarantees, but I thought the factory instructions were missing a bit.
1. The Tera flex name goes to the front. This allows some seams to clear underneath.
2. Have some help or use a hydraulic lift (that is what the picture shows) to hold the rail in place while the side holes are marked.
3. The tape suggestion that they make is ok, but I did not use any. Take a small center punch or a scribe and make a small indention in the very center of the mark.
4. Start the hole with a very small drill bit, I would suggest a 1/16". Once you have that drilled, use the size they recommend.
5. Use the sert tool to install the serts. Hold the sleeve with a boxed end wrench and use an impact wrench set on low speed and with no more air than 65-70psi. Oil the sert tool with your favorite lube. WD40, motor oil whatever. These serts will start to slightly deform the sheetmetal around them once they are good and tight. If you don't get them tight enough, they could spin when you try to tighten the stainless button head bolts.
6. If you don't oil the sert tool it won't last for 14 holes.
7. If you use a wrench or socket instead of impact, it will work, but is much harder. The impact also keeps it straight.
8. It is not clear in their instructions as to where the lock washers go. The picture I saw of one installed had them on the side bolts. I chose not to put them there for looks. If you agree, you might want to use lock tight on the side bolts.
9. You will need a long drill bit to get through from the bottom, don't try drilling from top and bottom, go buy the longer drill bit.
10. Remove the plastc molding clips (PITA) that hold the molding in so that you can get to the place where you will drill through.
11. Drill holes. Install bolts. Put back molding.
1. The Tera flex name goes to the front. This allows some seams to clear underneath.
2. Have some help or use a hydraulic lift (that is what the picture shows) to hold the rail in place while the side holes are marked.
3. The tape suggestion that they make is ok, but I did not use any. Take a small center punch or a scribe and make a small indention in the very center of the mark.
4. Start the hole with a very small drill bit, I would suggest a 1/16". Once you have that drilled, use the size they recommend.
5. Use the sert tool to install the serts. Hold the sleeve with a boxed end wrench and use an impact wrench set on low speed and with no more air than 65-70psi. Oil the sert tool with your favorite lube. WD40, motor oil whatever. These serts will start to slightly deform the sheetmetal around them once they are good and tight. If you don't get them tight enough, they could spin when you try to tighten the stainless button head bolts.
6. If you don't oil the sert tool it won't last for 14 holes.
7. If you use a wrench or socket instead of impact, it will work, but is much harder. The impact also keeps it straight.
8. It is not clear in their instructions as to where the lock washers go. The picture I saw of one installed had them on the side bolts. I chose not to put them there for looks. If you agree, you might want to use lock tight on the side bolts.
9. You will need a long drill bit to get through from the bottom, don't try drilling from top and bottom, go buy the longer drill bit.
10. Remove the plastc molding clips (PITA) that hold the molding in so that you can get to the place where you will drill through.
11. Drill holes. Install bolts. Put back molding.