02-20-2017, 12:16 PM
i'm trying to not get expensive custom stuff and opt for off the shelf if i can.
made good coffee-aided progress last night. i think i found my 1/2" bolt and plate combo, at the proper length/width and thread pitch.
also found that that i should be using some different hardware to secure the bolts too - deep nuts vs. locknuts. apparently the u-bolts are supposed to stretch as part of their torque process, and the threads will actually stretch too at proper torque, more or less partially seizing the nut in place. its a one time thing, once the u-bolt is on its trash once it comes off again (which let's hope is a long time from now).
made good coffee-aided progress last night. i think i found my 1/2" bolt and plate combo, at the proper length/width and thread pitch.
also found that that i should be using some different hardware to secure the bolts too - deep nuts vs. locknuts. apparently the u-bolts are supposed to stretch as part of their torque process, and the threads will actually stretch too at proper torque, more or less partially seizing the nut in place. its a one time thing, once the u-bolt is on its trash once it comes off again (which let's hope is a long time from now).
2010 Civic Si
2019 4Runner TRD Off-Road
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Past: 03 Xterra SE 4x4 | 05 Impreza 2.5RS | 99.5 A4 Quattro 1.8T | 01 Accord EX | 90 Maxima GXE | 96 Explorer XLT
2019 4Runner TRD Off-Road
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Past: 03 Xterra SE 4x4 | 05 Impreza 2.5RS | 99.5 A4 Quattro 1.8T | 01 Accord EX | 90 Maxima GXE | 96 Explorer XLT