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Jeep Gladiator Rear Sway Bar Reinforcement 20220516_183351
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For comparison. I might have had maybe 2 threads of engagement. The new ones are a little challenging to start with the ends being fully threaded. Built in washer is smaller as well.
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So I was not expecting this bracket. In the MetalCloak instructions it looks a whole lot different. So I’m pausing this install till I figure this out.

Jeep Gladiator Rear Sway Bar Reinforcement 20220516_183945

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The bracket you see in their pics is the one that comes with their inner fenders. I received the same brackets when I did the metalcloak fenders and their inner fenders.
 

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To summarize the 2021 bolt situation with these brackets (linking in the related bolt thread)

  1. One should replace the OEM sway bar end link bolt with the new longer length bolt: 06513320AA
  2. A new nylon lock nut should be used with the longer length sway bar end link bolt such as this one:
  3. One should use their existing OEM frame bolts for the 2 frame bolt holes shown in F below
    Jeep Gladiator Rear Sway Bar Reinforcement 1652760023795
  4. Finagle the heat shields back in if you can.
  5. Don't use the Metalcloak bolts.
Let me know if I'm missing anything.
 

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OK GENTS, so I received my parts with only two bolts am I good to go or do I need any additional bolts and washers ?
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OH MY GOD, does anybody read previous posts or maybe the directions!?
Read the directions three times read all previous posts ,what I gathered was a different reply from each post nothing clear as a common denominator some were sent with two bolts some with four.What color of pink did you paint yours bright or dull ?
 

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Read the directions three times read all previous posts ,what I gathered was a different reply from each post nothing clear as a common denominator some were sent with two bolts some with four.What color of pink did you paint yours bright or dull ?
Ouch, that hurt!
 

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OK GENTS, so I received my parts with only two bolts am I good to go or do I need any additional bolts and washers ?
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If the threaded boss on your frame mounted brackets have fallen off or you plan on drilling them out, then yes, you are good to go.

If not, the you need to buy bolts that are correct size, length and thread pitch.
 
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If the threaded boss on your frame mounted brackets have fallen off or you plan on drilling them out, then yes, you are good to go.

If not, the you need to buy bolts that are correct size, length and thread pitch.
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What'd you guys prep/paint yours with?
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