j.o.y.ride
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If I never got started on installing these rock rails they would just sit. So, off to work.
I was hemming and hawing about how to get these things mounted. They require drilling 20 holes into the frame, so I needed a way to get the thing very stable and snug. I decided to loop some straps around the roll cage to support the outside at the correct height, and then use a 2x4 and floor jack to press the rails in place, to the point the truck was being lifted a little to ensure it wouldn't slip.
Marking and drilling the holes now, realizing my batteries are old and suck so going to take a little time. Then off to prep and paint. Prob be another week or 2 of on and off work but it's started.
I took off the stock rails to force me to finish the job, the wife and kid will no doubt keep reminding me they need the step.
I was hemming and hawing about how to get these things mounted. They require drilling 20 holes into the frame, so I needed a way to get the thing very stable and snug. I decided to loop some straps around the roll cage to support the outside at the correct height, and then use a 2x4 and floor jack to press the rails in place, to the point the truck was being lifted a little to ensure it wouldn't slip.
Marking and drilling the holes now, realizing my batteries are old and suck so going to take a little time. Then off to prep and paint. Prob be another week or 2 of on and off work but it's started.
I took off the stock rails to force me to finish the job, the wife and kid will no doubt keep reminding me they need the step.
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