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What's going on with Mopar trail rail kit?

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I noticed people for every vender are leaving comments that they are missing two bolts in the Mopar trail rail system. I took my chance on getting a new one from a dealer on eBay and indeed it's missing two bolts. I'm trying to mount my hooke cargo rack tomorrow so I guess I'll just have to install the two side rails and put the back one on hold since I don't need the back rail to install the cargo rack. Just a heads up for anyone buying this.
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I’m just going from memory, but I recall reading on here about the missing bolts being at each of the end caps or something? If so, they don’t actually carry any load and are not necessary.

Hopefully someone more helpful will chime in. :blush:
 
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I’m just going from memory, but I recall reading on here about the missing bolts being at each of the end caps or something? If so, they don’t actually carry any load and are not necessary.

Hopefully someone more helpful will chime in. :blush:
That's exactly it. Thanks !
 

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I too was missing two bolts so......

I do not like Rivet Nuts and so I avoid using them when I have that option.
The tail lights can be easily and quickly removed giving you access to the back side of that hole.
I used stainless steel socket-head cap screws with flat washers and a lock washer. A nylon lock nut would be even better.

Jeep Gladiator What's going on with Mopar trail rail kit? IMG_2937


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I too was missing two bolts so......

I do not like Rivet Nuts and so I avoid using them when I have that option.
The tail lights can be easily and quickly removed giving you access to the back side of that hole.
I used stainless steel socket-head cap screws with flat washers and a lock washer. A nylon lock nut would be even better.

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That looks pretty good I'll have to do the same. Do you think I can install it with the other 4 bolts on each side and mount a cargo rack without it in the meantime? Another option would be to leave the the 3rd rail off for now since I only need two sides to secure the cargo rack and use extra bolts from that.
 

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I too was missing two bolts so......

I do not like Rivet Nuts and so I avoid using them when I have that option.
The tail lights can be easily and quickly removed giving you access to the back side of that hole.
I used stainless steel socket-head cap screws with flat washers and a lock washer. A nylon lock nut would be even better.

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Ta-Da!
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This is ridiculous. I can't even get the bolts half way in and I'm gonna strip them if I have to back them out at this point. Idk what to do
 

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This is ridiculous. I can't even get the bolts half way in and I'm gonna strip them if I have to back them out at this point. Idk what to do

I ran a 6mm tap in all the holes BEFORE I even began the installation. After that the installation was a breeze.
 
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I ran a 6mm tap in all the holes BEFORE I even began the installation. After that the installation was a breeze.
Don't do me any good now. I cleaned it up with a flat head and thought I was good to go. I'm screwed .. literally
 

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That looks pretty good I'll have to do the same. Do you think I can install it with the other 4 bolts on each side and mount a cargo rack without it in the meantime? Another option would be to leave the the 3rd rail off for now since I only need two sides to secure the cargo rack and use extra bolts from that.
If you are asking if you can install the Trail Rails without the bolts I installed at the rear then I would absolutely say "YES". I think they add some extra "stoutness" to the installation but I certainly do not think they were a critical part of the installation.
 
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If you are asking if you can install the Trail Rails without the bolts I installed at the rear then I would absolutely say "YES". I think they add some extra "stoutness" to the installation but I certainly do not think they were a critical part of the installation.
I already started the installation. I'm in a more serious problem now.
 

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Don't do me any good now. I cleaned it up with a flat head and thought I was good to go. I'm screwed .. literally

If it isn't too late, try spraying penetrating oil on the stuck screws. Let it sit a while! Then apply all the pressure you can when trying to extract.
 
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If it isn't too late, try spraying penetrating oil on the stuck screws. Let it sit a while! Then apply all the pressure you can when trying to extract.
I'm about to just buy a bed cover and deal with this next spring. I'm so sick of this jeep already and it's not even a year old. Every single thing I try to do with this thing is a headache.
 

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I'm about to just buy a bed cover and deal with this next spring. I'm so sick of this jeep already and it's not even a year old. Every single thing I try to do with this thing is a headache.
Keep the faith man!

There are two kinds of people who choose to work on their own vehicles:

1) The people who have had issues.
2) The people who will have issues.

In other words, EVERYONE who works on their own vehicles will suffer the aggravation of doing so but these same people are the ones who will experience the satisfaction of completing a task.

Good Luck!!!
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