FjCruiser sliders/bolt question

[HeftySmurf]

Best $50 I every spent... well except for that week in Hong Kong!!
The only real problems I had on the install was the dirt and grime in the holes, used a .22 cal cleaning kit for that and finding the right tool. There must be better tools to use on this besides an open ended wrench (pain in the a!) and a ratchet wrench that only moves the bolt a hair each time. But all in all it was a success. Thanks again for all the help.:victory:

[tmac]

M8 x 35mm Hex Head Bolt.

These should be the size you need. Ace hardware should have them.
Get a few extra just in case. I have aftermarket rails and the holes didn't
line up quite right and I ended up stripping a few bolts. You have the factory
ones so that may not be an issue. Also apply anti-seize on the bolts.

Here is the install directions http://www.trdsparks.com/install/PT738-35070-71inst.pdf

[cydonia-jacc]

My FJ had 15,000 miles on it when I decided to install sliders. The frame bolt holes needed a lot of cleaning with a wire brush before the new bolts properly threaded.

[HeftySmurf]

:victory:Thanks Tmac. You the man!!!
M8 x 35mm Hex Head Bolt.

These should be the size you need. Ace hardware should have them.
Get a few extra just in case. I have aftermarket rails and the holes didn't
line up quite right and I ended up stripping a few bolts. You have the factory
ones so that may not be an issue. Also apply anti-seize on the bolts.

Here is the install directions http://www.trdsparks.com/install/PT738-35070-71inst.pdf

[tmac]

:victory:Thanks Tmac. You the man!!!

Your welcome, always glad to help a fellow FJC owner.:victory:

[ryguy]

If you've undercoated your truck like I did, you might want to pick up a thread chaser. The factory holes are very easy to cross thread.

[HeftySmurf]

THread Chaser?? I can already see one hole that has its threads damaged.


If you've undercoated your truck like I did, you might want to pick up a thread chaser. The factory holes are very easy to cross thread.

[ryguy]

Something like this http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/itemdisplay/displayItem.do?itemid=97277&CategoryName=&SubCategoryName=
thats not exactly it but you get the idea

[tmac]

You may have to get a tap for the metric threads if they are damaged.
If they are not to bad you can recut the threads. You will need to know
the pitch of the threads on the metric bolts. I think they are a course thread.

[SupraTuRD]

Stop by a hardware store and pick up a 8mm x 1.25 high speed steel tap. Run the tap through all of the slider bolt holes to clear out debris as well as to form a good thread for slider mounting.

For some reason, the slider mounting threads are almost always distorted on the FJC. Ever notice that the bolts don't thread in easily and can't be hand threaded into the holes? I'm wondering if the nuts that are welded in get distorted during the welding process.

Regardless, the 8mm x 1.25 will solve this issue.

[HeftySmurf]

Good call... thanks


Stop by a hardware store and pick up a 8mm x 1.25 high speed steel tap. Run the tap through all of the slider bolt holes to clear out debris as well as to form a good thread for slider mounting.

For some reason, the slider mounting threads are almost always distorted on the FJC. Ever notice that the bolts don't thread in easily and can't be hand threaded into the holes? I'm wondering if the nuts that are welded in get distorted during the welding process.

Regardless, the 8mm x 1.25 will solve this issue.

[SupraTuRD]

I wish these companies that sell sliders would include a hss tap... they're like $5 bux.