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rock rails install bolt size ?

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Old Mar 8, 2008 | 11:55 AM
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hi i bought some factory rock rails, without the 6 bolts i need for install . i was wondering if anyone knew what size bolts i need. i asume that they fit into the 3 holes i found on each side covered by tape ? if anyone knows that would be a great help ! thanks alote !
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Old Mar 8, 2008 | 01:44 PM
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Two bolt sizes are used.The smaller bolts are 10mm and need a torque of 8 ft lbs.The larger bolts are 13mm and need a torque of 16 ft lbs.This is from the Mopar instruction sheet.Watch when fitting not to drop rails as they will give you a bit of a nasty headache!!
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Old Mar 8, 2008 | 02:33 PM
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great thanks for ur help
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Old Mar 8, 2008 | 05:41 PM
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does anyone happen to have a pic of their factory rock rails from underneth where the bolts are attached , i just want to see a pic to make sure i install then correctly ,thanks alote !
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Old Mar 8, 2008 | 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by blockrockin
does anyone happen to have a pic of their factory rock rails from underneth where the bolts are attached , i just want to see a pic to make sure i install then correctly ,thanks alote !
You can only put them on one way. Place the 6 smaller bolts through the pinch seam and the 3 larger holes will line up under the body. I tighten them hand tight as not to loosen and come off.
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Old Mar 9, 2008 | 05:50 AM
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thanks for the help. i have the the smaller bolts and nuts the bigger ones i dont have . that is what i need. someone said 13 mm i guess that is the size of the head ? what size is the hole ? thanks alote
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Old Mar 9, 2008 | 07:13 AM
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not sure on the size, but I got some xtra ones from dealer. They gave me one for free, they can't be that expensive. They are the same bolt used for the side steps.
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Old Mar 9, 2008 | 07:29 AM
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hey good idea. maybe ill swing by and see if they have any extras.
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