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Old May 7, 2012 | 11:27 AM
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the front drivers body mount keeps spinning any ideas?
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Old May 7, 2012 | 12:12 PM
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Try using a screwdriver or prybar to keep downward pressure on the bolt head as you tighten it. I had the same problem with a couple of mine. A little pressure should get the nut to catch and it will tighten. The bolts/nuts are designed so they won't completely back off and fall out if they come loose - I forget the technical name for it.
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Old May 7, 2012 | 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by HogHoden
Try using a screwdriver or prybar to keep downward pressure on the bolt head as you tighten it. I had the same problem with a couple of mine. A little pressure should get the nut to catch and it will tighten. The bolts/nuts are designed so they won't completely back off and fall out if they come loose - I forget the technical name for it.
thank you...used your advice and got it to tighten
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Old May 7, 2012 | 01:39 PM
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enjoy your ace sliders... they are good stuff.
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Old May 7, 2012 | 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by HogHoden
Try using a screwdriver or prybar to keep downward pressure on the bolt head as you tighten it. I had the same problem with a couple of mine. A little pressure should get the nut to catch and it will tighten. The bolts/nuts are designed so they won't completely back off and fall out if they come loose - I forget the technical name for it.
Thanks for the heads up, will be installing the ace sliders as soon as they arrive.
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Old May 7, 2012 | 05:41 PM
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Glad to pass on the tip. Honestly, when mine started spinning without tightening, I thought I had broken something, screwed myself and would be heading to the dealership for a fix that probably would cost me. Luckily, I found a write-up on a body lift that mentioned how these bolts work and that they need the pressure to catch. That's why I love this forum!
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Old May 7, 2012 | 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by HogHoden
Glad to pass on the tip. Honestly, when mine started spinning without tightening, I thought I had broken something, screwed myself and would be heading to the dealership for a fix that probably would cost me. Luckily, I found a write-up on a body lift that mentioned how these bolts work and that they need the pressure to catch. That's why I love this forum!

you and me both!!
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Old May 7, 2012 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Mariner
Thanks for the heads up, will be installing the ace sliders as soon as they arrive.
When did you order yours? Im over 2 weeks waiting for mine.
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Old May 7, 2012 | 08:52 PM
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love my ace rockers,,and just ordered the pillar gaurds.
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Old May 7, 2012 | 11:45 PM
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would like to see a picture of these installed if you can
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