LOD Slider Install - Did I screw it up?
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JK Enthusiast
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LOD Slider Install - Did I screw it up?
Hi there,
When tapping the holes in my frame rails, I slowly and carefully spun the tap through the hole, then ran a bolt through to make sure the threads were clean and clear. I did this on all the holes prior to installing the sliders. When I actually put the sliders on, each bolt felt like it really bit well, and I tightened them down pretty snugly with a 3/8" ratchet. They feel extremely solid. BUT:
A guy I know, who admittedly knows more about these things than I, told me that I should have turned the tap 1/2 turn, then backed out 1/4 turn, the entire time, and that by just turning the tap in, I created looser threads. So, did I mess it up?
When tapping the holes in my frame rails, I slowly and carefully spun the tap through the hole, then ran a bolt through to make sure the threads were clean and clear. I did this on all the holes prior to installing the sliders. When I actually put the sliders on, each bolt felt like it really bit well, and I tightened them down pretty snugly with a 3/8" ratchet. They feel extremely solid. BUT:
A guy I know, who admittedly knows more about these things than I, told me that I should have turned the tap 1/2 turn, then backed out 1/4 turn, the entire time, and that by just turning the tap in, I created looser threads. So, did I mess it up?
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I did learn 1/2 in, 1/4 out 50 years ago, and that's how I personally tap a thread. But, I've seen it done both ways. Successfully. As previously mentioned, it's to clean out the debris as the tapping progresses.
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Hi there,
When tapping the holes in my frame rails, I slowly and carefully spun the tap through the hole, then ran a bolt through to make sure the threads were clean and clear. I did this on all the holes prior to installing the sliders. When I actually put the sliders on, each bolt felt like it really bit well, and I tightened them down pretty snugly with a 3/8" ratchet. They feel extremely solid. BUT:
A guy I know, who admittedly knows more about these things than I, told me that I should have turned the tap 1/2 turn, then backed out 1/4 turn, the entire time, and that by just turning the tap in, I created looser threads. So, did I mess it up?
When tapping the holes in my frame rails, I slowly and carefully spun the tap through the hole, then ran a bolt through to make sure the threads were clean and clear. I did this on all the holes prior to installing the sliders. When I actually put the sliders on, each bolt felt like it really bit well, and I tightened them down pretty snugly with a 3/8" ratchet. They feel extremely solid. BUT:
A guy I know, who admittedly knows more about these things than I, told me that I should have turned the tap 1/2 turn, then backed out 1/4 turn, the entire time, and that by just turning the tap in, I created looser threads. So, did I mess it up?
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JK Enthusiast
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Not really. Just make sure you get the correct sized drill bit and tap. I also added a step between my first pilot hole (1/4") and the final hole size, just to move up a little slower. Not sure that's necessary.
Get a buddy to help you just because they're heavy. It took me and my dad 2 hours, and we weren't rushing.
Get a buddy to help you just because they're heavy. It took me and my dad 2 hours, and we weren't rushing.
