CJ Nerf bars: Was welding question
01-16-2004, 04:17 PM
#21
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Re: CJ Nerf bars: Was welding question
There are several types of boulder bars that work (and look) much better
than Nerfs. Nerf bars are for looks only, they rob ground clearance and
frequently get torn off if they hit on anything. Take a look at Sun
Performance and BoulderBars for some ideas on products that work WAY BETTER
than Nerfs.
"Allen" <abanks1@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
news:TQINb.9480$f97.1052@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> Anyone have pictures of a nerf bar bolted to a CJ frame? I installed a set
> of new ones on my 2001 Ranger and of course it bolted up to existing holes
> in the frame. Are there holes in the CJ frame for this?? It's too damn
cold
> for me to trek out to my jeep tonight. And IF I have to drill new
> holes...what is the best way to get a nut on the back of the bolts?!?
They'd
> almost have to go clear through to the other side of the frame wouldn't
> they?!?
> Allen
> 83 CJ7
>
>
>
than Nerfs. Nerf bars are for looks only, they rob ground clearance and
frequently get torn off if they hit on anything. Take a look at Sun
Performance and BoulderBars for some ideas on products that work WAY BETTER
than Nerfs.
"Allen" <abanks1@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
news:TQINb.9480$f97.1052@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> Anyone have pictures of a nerf bar bolted to a CJ frame? I installed a set
> of new ones on my 2001 Ranger and of course it bolted up to existing holes
> in the frame. Are there holes in the CJ frame for this?? It's too damn
cold
> for me to trek out to my jeep tonight. And IF I have to drill new
> holes...what is the best way to get a nut on the back of the bolts?!?
They'd
> almost have to go clear through to the other side of the frame wouldn't
> they?!?
> Allen
> 83 CJ7
>
>
>
01-16-2004, 04:17 PM
#22
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Re: CJ Nerf bars: Was welding question
There are several types of boulder bars that work (and look) much better
than Nerfs. Nerf bars are for looks only, they rob ground clearance and
frequently get torn off if they hit on anything. Take a look at Sun
Performance and BoulderBars for some ideas on products that work WAY BETTER
than Nerfs.
"Allen" <abanks1@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
news:TQINb.9480$f97.1052@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> Anyone have pictures of a nerf bar bolted to a CJ frame? I installed a set
> of new ones on my 2001 Ranger and of course it bolted up to existing holes
> in the frame. Are there holes in the CJ frame for this?? It's too damn
cold
> for me to trek out to my jeep tonight. And IF I have to drill new
> holes...what is the best way to get a nut on the back of the bolts?!?
They'd
> almost have to go clear through to the other side of the frame wouldn't
> they?!?
> Allen
> 83 CJ7
>
>
>
than Nerfs. Nerf bars are for looks only, they rob ground clearance and
frequently get torn off if they hit on anything. Take a look at Sun
Performance and BoulderBars for some ideas on products that work WAY BETTER
than Nerfs.
"Allen" <abanks1@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
news:TQINb.9480$f97.1052@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> Anyone have pictures of a nerf bar bolted to a CJ frame? I installed a set
> of new ones on my 2001 Ranger and of course it bolted up to existing holes
> in the frame. Are there holes in the CJ frame for this?? It's too damn
cold
> for me to trek out to my jeep tonight. And IF I have to drill new
> holes...what is the best way to get a nut on the back of the bolts?!?
They'd
> almost have to go clear through to the other side of the frame wouldn't
> they?!?
> Allen
> 83 CJ7
>
>
>
01-16-2004, 05:36 PM
#23
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Re: CJ Nerf bars: Was welding question
I installed a set.. There are no holes. You'll need to drill them. They you
use self tapping bolts. Don't worry about the frame by drillling holes in
it.
I think they came (the smitty ones) came with 5/8th bolts.
I can take a pic if you want to see. I got lazy putting mine is and put 2
or 3 bolts per end. I've beat the heck out of them, and they are still
holding up. I was even T-boned. It was a pretty good jar for me, but it
mangled up the little rice burner. No dammage to the nerf bar or my frame.
I've also drug them across rocks wheeling. Saved my rockers. You do loose
a little ground clearance.
Mike
"Allen" <abanks1@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
news:TQINb.9480$f97.1052@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> Anyone have pictures of a nerf bar bolted to a CJ frame? I installed a set
> of new ones on my 2001 Ranger and of course it bolted up to existing holes
> in the frame. Are there holes in the CJ frame for this?? It's too damn
cold
> for me to trek out to my jeep tonight. And IF I have to drill new
> holes...what is the best way to get a nut on the back of the bolts?!?
They'd
> almost have to go clear through to the other side of the frame wouldn't
> they?!?
> Allen
> 83 CJ7
>
>
>
use self tapping bolts. Don't worry about the frame by drillling holes in
it.
I think they came (the smitty ones) came with 5/8th bolts.
I can take a pic if you want to see. I got lazy putting mine is and put 2
or 3 bolts per end. I've beat the heck out of them, and they are still
holding up. I was even T-boned. It was a pretty good jar for me, but it
mangled up the little rice burner. No dammage to the nerf bar or my frame.
I've also drug them across rocks wheeling. Saved my rockers. You do loose
a little ground clearance.
Mike
"Allen" <abanks1@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
news:TQINb.9480$f97.1052@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> Anyone have pictures of a nerf bar bolted to a CJ frame? I installed a set
> of new ones on my 2001 Ranger and of course it bolted up to existing holes
> in the frame. Are there holes in the CJ frame for this?? It's too damn
cold
> for me to trek out to my jeep tonight. And IF I have to drill new
> holes...what is the best way to get a nut on the back of the bolts?!?
They'd
> almost have to go clear through to the other side of the frame wouldn't
> they?!?
> Allen
> 83 CJ7
>
>
>
01-16-2004, 05:36 PM
#24
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Re: CJ Nerf bars: Was welding question
I installed a set.. There are no holes. You'll need to drill them. They you
use self tapping bolts. Don't worry about the frame by drillling holes in
it.
I think they came (the smitty ones) came with 5/8th bolts.
I can take a pic if you want to see. I got lazy putting mine is and put 2
or 3 bolts per end. I've beat the heck out of them, and they are still
holding up. I was even T-boned. It was a pretty good jar for me, but it
mangled up the little rice burner. No dammage to the nerf bar or my frame.
I've also drug them across rocks wheeling. Saved my rockers. You do loose
a little ground clearance.
Mike
"Allen" <abanks1@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
news:TQINb.9480$f97.1052@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> Anyone have pictures of a nerf bar bolted to a CJ frame? I installed a set
> of new ones on my 2001 Ranger and of course it bolted up to existing holes
> in the frame. Are there holes in the CJ frame for this?? It's too damn
cold
> for me to trek out to my jeep tonight. And IF I have to drill new
> holes...what is the best way to get a nut on the back of the bolts?!?
They'd
> almost have to go clear through to the other side of the frame wouldn't
> they?!?
> Allen
> 83 CJ7
>
>
>
use self tapping bolts. Don't worry about the frame by drillling holes in
it.
I think they came (the smitty ones) came with 5/8th bolts.
I can take a pic if you want to see. I got lazy putting mine is and put 2
or 3 bolts per end. I've beat the heck out of them, and they are still
holding up. I was even T-boned. It was a pretty good jar for me, but it
mangled up the little rice burner. No dammage to the nerf bar or my frame.
I've also drug them across rocks wheeling. Saved my rockers. You do loose
a little ground clearance.
Mike
"Allen" <abanks1@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
news:TQINb.9480$f97.1052@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> Anyone have pictures of a nerf bar bolted to a CJ frame? I installed a set
> of new ones on my 2001 Ranger and of course it bolted up to existing holes
> in the frame. Are there holes in the CJ frame for this?? It's too damn
cold
> for me to trek out to my jeep tonight. And IF I have to drill new
> holes...what is the best way to get a nut on the back of the bolts?!?
They'd
> almost have to go clear through to the other side of the frame wouldn't
> they?!?
> Allen
> 83 CJ7
>
>
>
01-16-2004, 05:36 PM
#25
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Re: CJ Nerf bars: Was welding question
I installed a set.. There are no holes. You'll need to drill them. They you
use self tapping bolts. Don't worry about the frame by drillling holes in
it.
I think they came (the smitty ones) came with 5/8th bolts.
I can take a pic if you want to see. I got lazy putting mine is and put 2
or 3 bolts per end. I've beat the heck out of them, and they are still
holding up. I was even T-boned. It was a pretty good jar for me, but it
mangled up the little rice burner. No dammage to the nerf bar or my frame.
I've also drug them across rocks wheeling. Saved my rockers. You do loose
a little ground clearance.
Mike
"Allen" <abanks1@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
news:TQINb.9480$f97.1052@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> Anyone have pictures of a nerf bar bolted to a CJ frame? I installed a set
> of new ones on my 2001 Ranger and of course it bolted up to existing holes
> in the frame. Are there holes in the CJ frame for this?? It's too damn
cold
> for me to trek out to my jeep tonight. And IF I have to drill new
> holes...what is the best way to get a nut on the back of the bolts?!?
They'd
> almost have to go clear through to the other side of the frame wouldn't
> they?!?
> Allen
> 83 CJ7
>
>
>
use self tapping bolts. Don't worry about the frame by drillling holes in
it.
I think they came (the smitty ones) came with 5/8th bolts.
I can take a pic if you want to see. I got lazy putting mine is and put 2
or 3 bolts per end. I've beat the heck out of them, and they are still
holding up. I was even T-boned. It was a pretty good jar for me, but it
mangled up the little rice burner. No dammage to the nerf bar or my frame.
I've also drug them across rocks wheeling. Saved my rockers. You do loose
a little ground clearance.
Mike
"Allen" <abanks1@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
news:TQINb.9480$f97.1052@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> Anyone have pictures of a nerf bar bolted to a CJ frame? I installed a set
> of new ones on my 2001 Ranger and of course it bolted up to existing holes
> in the frame. Are there holes in the CJ frame for this?? It's too damn
cold
> for me to trek out to my jeep tonight. And IF I have to drill new
> holes...what is the best way to get a nut on the back of the bolts?!?
They'd
> almost have to go clear through to the other side of the frame wouldn't
> they?!?
> Allen
> 83 CJ7
>
>
>
01-16-2004, 06:27 PM
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Re: CJ Nerf bars: Was welding question
These are used and not here yet..not sure what hardware they'll come with.
Sounds like I'll have to drill out the frame..possibly tap?? But
yeah,..pictures would be great!
Thanks!
Allen
"MikeG" <boo@hoo.com> wrote in message
news:100gppma2f1ujf9@corp.supernews.com...
> I installed a set.. There are no holes. You'll need to drill them. They
you
> use self tapping bolts. Don't worry about the frame by drillling holes in
> it.
>
> I think they came (the smitty ones) came with 5/8th bolts.
>
> I can take a pic if you want to see. I got lazy putting mine is and put 2
> or 3 bolts per end. I've beat the heck out of them, and they are still
> holding up. I was even T-boned. It was a pretty good jar for me, but it
> mangled up the little rice burner. No dammage to the nerf bar or my
frame.
> I've also drug them across rocks wheeling. Saved my rockers. You do
loose
> a little ground clearance.
>
> Mike
>
> "Allen" <abanks1@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:TQINb.9480$f97.1052@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> > Anyone have pictures of a nerf bar bolted to a CJ frame? I installed a
set
> > of new ones on my 2001 Ranger and of course it bolted up to existing
holes
> > in the frame. Are there holes in the CJ frame for this?? It's too damn
> cold
> > for me to trek out to my jeep tonight. And IF I have to drill new
> > holes...what is the best way to get a nut on the back of the bolts?!?
> They'd
> > almost have to go clear through to the other side of the frame wouldn't
> > they?!?
> > Allen
> > 83 CJ7
> >
> >
> >
>
>
Sounds like I'll have to drill out the frame..possibly tap?? But
yeah,..pictures would be great!
Thanks!
Allen
"MikeG" <boo@hoo.com> wrote in message
news:100gppma2f1ujf9@corp.supernews.com...
> I installed a set.. There are no holes. You'll need to drill them. They
you
> use self tapping bolts. Don't worry about the frame by drillling holes in
> it.
>
> I think they came (the smitty ones) came with 5/8th bolts.
>
> I can take a pic if you want to see. I got lazy putting mine is and put 2
> or 3 bolts per end. I've beat the heck out of them, and they are still
> holding up. I was even T-boned. It was a pretty good jar for me, but it
> mangled up the little rice burner. No dammage to the nerf bar or my
frame.
> I've also drug them across rocks wheeling. Saved my rockers. You do
loose
> a little ground clearance.
>
> Mike
>
> "Allen" <abanks1@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:TQINb.9480$f97.1052@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> > Anyone have pictures of a nerf bar bolted to a CJ frame? I installed a
set
> > of new ones on my 2001 Ranger and of course it bolted up to existing
holes
> > in the frame. Are there holes in the CJ frame for this?? It's too damn
> cold
> > for me to trek out to my jeep tonight. And IF I have to drill new
> > holes...what is the best way to get a nut on the back of the bolts?!?
> They'd
> > almost have to go clear through to the other side of the frame wouldn't
> > they?!?
> > Allen
> > 83 CJ7
> >
> >
> >
>
>
01-16-2004, 06:27 PM
#27
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Re: CJ Nerf bars: Was welding question
These are used and not here yet..not sure what hardware they'll come with.
Sounds like I'll have to drill out the frame..possibly tap?? But
yeah,..pictures would be great!
Thanks!
Allen
"MikeG" <boo@hoo.com> wrote in message
news:100gppma2f1ujf9@corp.supernews.com...
> I installed a set.. There are no holes. You'll need to drill them. They
you
> use self tapping bolts. Don't worry about the frame by drillling holes in
> it.
>
> I think they came (the smitty ones) came with 5/8th bolts.
>
> I can take a pic if you want to see. I got lazy putting mine is and put 2
> or 3 bolts per end. I've beat the heck out of them, and they are still
> holding up. I was even T-boned. It was a pretty good jar for me, but it
> mangled up the little rice burner. No dammage to the nerf bar or my
frame.
> I've also drug them across rocks wheeling. Saved my rockers. You do
loose
> a little ground clearance.
>
> Mike
>
> "Allen" <abanks1@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:TQINb.9480$f97.1052@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> > Anyone have pictures of a nerf bar bolted to a CJ frame? I installed a
set
> > of new ones on my 2001 Ranger and of course it bolted up to existing
holes
> > in the frame. Are there holes in the CJ frame for this?? It's too damn
> cold
> > for me to trek out to my jeep tonight. And IF I have to drill new
> > holes...what is the best way to get a nut on the back of the bolts?!?
> They'd
> > almost have to go clear through to the other side of the frame wouldn't
> > they?!?
> > Allen
> > 83 CJ7
> >
> >
> >
>
>
Sounds like I'll have to drill out the frame..possibly tap?? But
yeah,..pictures would be great!
Thanks!
Allen
"MikeG" <boo@hoo.com> wrote in message
news:100gppma2f1ujf9@corp.supernews.com...
> I installed a set.. There are no holes. You'll need to drill them. They
you
> use self tapping bolts. Don't worry about the frame by drillling holes in
> it.
>
> I think they came (the smitty ones) came with 5/8th bolts.
>
> I can take a pic if you want to see. I got lazy putting mine is and put 2
> or 3 bolts per end. I've beat the heck out of them, and they are still
> holding up. I was even T-boned. It was a pretty good jar for me, but it
> mangled up the little rice burner. No dammage to the nerf bar or my
frame.
> I've also drug them across rocks wheeling. Saved my rockers. You do
loose
> a little ground clearance.
>
> Mike
>
> "Allen" <abanks1@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:TQINb.9480$f97.1052@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> > Anyone have pictures of a nerf bar bolted to a CJ frame? I installed a
set
> > of new ones on my 2001 Ranger and of course it bolted up to existing
holes
> > in the frame. Are there holes in the CJ frame for this?? It's too damn
> cold
> > for me to trek out to my jeep tonight. And IF I have to drill new
> > holes...what is the best way to get a nut on the back of the bolts?!?
> They'd
> > almost have to go clear through to the other side of the frame wouldn't
> > they?!?
> > Allen
> > 83 CJ7
> >
> >
> >
>
>
01-16-2004, 06:27 PM
#28
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Re: CJ Nerf bars: Was welding question
These are used and not here yet..not sure what hardware they'll come with.
Sounds like I'll have to drill out the frame..possibly tap?? But
yeah,..pictures would be great!
Thanks!
Allen
"MikeG" <boo@hoo.com> wrote in message
news:100gppma2f1ujf9@corp.supernews.com...
> I installed a set.. There are no holes. You'll need to drill them. They
you
> use self tapping bolts. Don't worry about the frame by drillling holes in
> it.
>
> I think they came (the smitty ones) came with 5/8th bolts.
>
> I can take a pic if you want to see. I got lazy putting mine is and put 2
> or 3 bolts per end. I've beat the heck out of them, and they are still
> holding up. I was even T-boned. It was a pretty good jar for me, but it
> mangled up the little rice burner. No dammage to the nerf bar or my
frame.
> I've also drug them across rocks wheeling. Saved my rockers. You do
loose
> a little ground clearance.
>
> Mike
>
> "Allen" <abanks1@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:TQINb.9480$f97.1052@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> > Anyone have pictures of a nerf bar bolted to a CJ frame? I installed a
set
> > of new ones on my 2001 Ranger and of course it bolted up to existing
holes
> > in the frame. Are there holes in the CJ frame for this?? It's too damn
> cold
> > for me to trek out to my jeep tonight. And IF I have to drill new
> > holes...what is the best way to get a nut on the back of the bolts?!?
> They'd
> > almost have to go clear through to the other side of the frame wouldn't
> > they?!?
> > Allen
> > 83 CJ7
> >
> >
> >
>
>
Sounds like I'll have to drill out the frame..possibly tap?? But
yeah,..pictures would be great!
Thanks!
Allen
"MikeG" <boo@hoo.com> wrote in message
news:100gppma2f1ujf9@corp.supernews.com...
> I installed a set.. There are no holes. You'll need to drill them. They
you
> use self tapping bolts. Don't worry about the frame by drillling holes in
> it.
>
> I think they came (the smitty ones) came with 5/8th bolts.
>
> I can take a pic if you want to see. I got lazy putting mine is and put 2
> or 3 bolts per end. I've beat the heck out of them, and they are still
> holding up. I was even T-boned. It was a pretty good jar for me, but it
> mangled up the little rice burner. No dammage to the nerf bar or my
frame.
> I've also drug them across rocks wheeling. Saved my rockers. You do
loose
> a little ground clearance.
>
> Mike
>
> "Allen" <abanks1@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:TQINb.9480$f97.1052@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> > Anyone have pictures of a nerf bar bolted to a CJ frame? I installed a
set
> > of new ones on my 2001 Ranger and of course it bolted up to existing
holes
> > in the frame. Are there holes in the CJ frame for this?? It's too damn
> cold
> > for me to trek out to my jeep tonight. And IF I have to drill new
> > holes...what is the best way to get a nut on the back of the bolts?!?
> They'd
> > almost have to go clear through to the other side of the frame wouldn't
> > they?!?
> > Allen
> > 83 CJ7
> >
> >
> >
>
>
01-16-2004, 07:42 PM
#29
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Re: CJ Nerf bars: Was welding question
I had to drill holes in my '75 CJ 5. The kit did come with shelf tapping
bolts, but I went a step further and got Grade 8 bolts, washers, nuts.
Don't worry about drilling the frame holes. The only advice when doing this
is to use a sharp high speed steel bit and oil for lube/cutting. I needed
to resharpen my bit a couple times during the install. When drilling, don't
drill as fast as you can. You'll burn though your bits faster. ******
WATCH OUT FOR YOUR BRAKE LINES AND ANY ELEC. WIRING!!!!!
Paul
"Allen" <abanks1@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
news:Br_Nb.5965$372.5723@fe1.columbus.rr.com...
> These are used and not here yet..not sure what hardware they'll come with.
> Sounds like I'll have to drill out the frame..possibly tap?? But
> yeah,..pictures would be great!
> Thanks!
> Allen
>
> "MikeG" <boo@hoo.com> wrote in message
> news:100gppma2f1ujf9@corp.supernews.com...
> > I installed a set.. There are no holes. You'll need to drill them. They
> you
> > use self tapping bolts. Don't worry about the frame by drillling holes
in
> > it.
> >
> > I think they came (the smitty ones) came with 5/8th bolts.
> >
> > I can take a pic if you want to see. I got lazy putting mine is and put
2
> > or 3 bolts per end. I've beat the heck out of them, and they are still
> > holding up. I was even T-boned. It was a pretty good jar for me, but
it
> > mangled up the little rice burner. No dammage to the nerf bar or my
> frame.
> > I've also drug them across rocks wheeling. Saved my rockers. You do
> loose
> > a little ground clearance.
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > "Allen" <abanks1@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
> > news:TQINb.9480$f97.1052@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> > > Anyone have pictures of a nerf bar bolted to a CJ frame? I installed a
> set
> > > of new ones on my 2001 Ranger and of course it bolted up to existing
> holes
> > > in the frame. Are there holes in the CJ frame for this?? It's too damn
> > cold
> > > for me to trek out to my jeep tonight. And IF I have to drill new
> > > holes...what is the best way to get a nut on the back of the bolts?!?
> > They'd
> > > almost have to go clear through to the other side of the frame
wouldn't
> > > they?!?
> > > Allen
> > > 83 CJ7
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
bolts, but I went a step further and got Grade 8 bolts, washers, nuts.
Don't worry about drilling the frame holes. The only advice when doing this
is to use a sharp high speed steel bit and oil for lube/cutting. I needed
to resharpen my bit a couple times during the install. When drilling, don't
drill as fast as you can. You'll burn though your bits faster. ******
WATCH OUT FOR YOUR BRAKE LINES AND ANY ELEC. WIRING!!!!!
Paul
"Allen" <abanks1@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
news:Br_Nb.5965$372.5723@fe1.columbus.rr.com...
> These are used and not here yet..not sure what hardware they'll come with.
> Sounds like I'll have to drill out the frame..possibly tap?? But
> yeah,..pictures would be great!
> Thanks!
> Allen
>
> "MikeG" <boo@hoo.com> wrote in message
> news:100gppma2f1ujf9@corp.supernews.com...
> > I installed a set.. There are no holes. You'll need to drill them. They
> you
> > use self tapping bolts. Don't worry about the frame by drillling holes
in
> > it.
> >
> > I think they came (the smitty ones) came with 5/8th bolts.
> >
> > I can take a pic if you want to see. I got lazy putting mine is and put
2
> > or 3 bolts per end. I've beat the heck out of them, and they are still
> > holding up. I was even T-boned. It was a pretty good jar for me, but
it
> > mangled up the little rice burner. No dammage to the nerf bar or my
> frame.
> > I've also drug them across rocks wheeling. Saved my rockers. You do
> loose
> > a little ground clearance.
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > "Allen" <abanks1@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
> > news:TQINb.9480$f97.1052@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> > > Anyone have pictures of a nerf bar bolted to a CJ frame? I installed a
> set
> > > of new ones on my 2001 Ranger and of course it bolted up to existing
> holes
> > > in the frame. Are there holes in the CJ frame for this?? It's too damn
> > cold
> > > for me to trek out to my jeep tonight. And IF I have to drill new
> > > holes...what is the best way to get a nut on the back of the bolts?!?
> > They'd
> > > almost have to go clear through to the other side of the frame
wouldn't
> > > they?!?
> > > Allen
> > > 83 CJ7
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
01-16-2004, 07:42 PM
#30
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Re: CJ Nerf bars: Was welding question
I had to drill holes in my '75 CJ 5. The kit did come with shelf tapping
bolts, but I went a step further and got Grade 8 bolts, washers, nuts.
Don't worry about drilling the frame holes. The only advice when doing this
is to use a sharp high speed steel bit and oil for lube/cutting. I needed
to resharpen my bit a couple times during the install. When drilling, don't
drill as fast as you can. You'll burn though your bits faster. ******
WATCH OUT FOR YOUR BRAKE LINES AND ANY ELEC. WIRING!!!!!
Paul
"Allen" <abanks1@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
news:Br_Nb.5965$372.5723@fe1.columbus.rr.com...
> These are used and not here yet..not sure what hardware they'll come with.
> Sounds like I'll have to drill out the frame..possibly tap?? But
> yeah,..pictures would be great!
> Thanks!
> Allen
>
> "MikeG" <boo@hoo.com> wrote in message
> news:100gppma2f1ujf9@corp.supernews.com...
> > I installed a set.. There are no holes. You'll need to drill them. They
> you
> > use self tapping bolts. Don't worry about the frame by drillling holes
in
> > it.
> >
> > I think they came (the smitty ones) came with 5/8th bolts.
> >
> > I can take a pic if you want to see. I got lazy putting mine is and put
2
> > or 3 bolts per end. I've beat the heck out of them, and they are still
> > holding up. I was even T-boned. It was a pretty good jar for me, but
it
> > mangled up the little rice burner. No dammage to the nerf bar or my
> frame.
> > I've also drug them across rocks wheeling. Saved my rockers. You do
> loose
> > a little ground clearance.
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > "Allen" <abanks1@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
> > news:TQINb.9480$f97.1052@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> > > Anyone have pictures of a nerf bar bolted to a CJ frame? I installed a
> set
> > > of new ones on my 2001 Ranger and of course it bolted up to existing
> holes
> > > in the frame. Are there holes in the CJ frame for this?? It's too damn
> > cold
> > > for me to trek out to my jeep tonight. And IF I have to drill new
> > > holes...what is the best way to get a nut on the back of the bolts?!?
> > They'd
> > > almost have to go clear through to the other side of the frame
wouldn't
> > > they?!?
> > > Allen
> > > 83 CJ7
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
bolts, but I went a step further and got Grade 8 bolts, washers, nuts.
Don't worry about drilling the frame holes. The only advice when doing this
is to use a sharp high speed steel bit and oil for lube/cutting. I needed
to resharpen my bit a couple times during the install. When drilling, don't
drill as fast as you can. You'll burn though your bits faster. ******
WATCH OUT FOR YOUR BRAKE LINES AND ANY ELEC. WIRING!!!!!
Paul
"Allen" <abanks1@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
news:Br_Nb.5965$372.5723@fe1.columbus.rr.com...
> These are used and not here yet..not sure what hardware they'll come with.
> Sounds like I'll have to drill out the frame..possibly tap?? But
> yeah,..pictures would be great!
> Thanks!
> Allen
>
> "MikeG" <boo@hoo.com> wrote in message
> news:100gppma2f1ujf9@corp.supernews.com...
> > I installed a set.. There are no holes. You'll need to drill them. They
> you
> > use self tapping bolts. Don't worry about the frame by drillling holes
in
> > it.
> >
> > I think they came (the smitty ones) came with 5/8th bolts.
> >
> > I can take a pic if you want to see. I got lazy putting mine is and put
2
> > or 3 bolts per end. I've beat the heck out of them, and they are still
> > holding up. I was even T-boned. It was a pretty good jar for me, but
it
> > mangled up the little rice burner. No dammage to the nerf bar or my
> frame.
> > I've also drug them across rocks wheeling. Saved my rockers. You do
> loose
> > a little ground clearance.
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > "Allen" <abanks1@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
> > news:TQINb.9480$f97.1052@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> > > Anyone have pictures of a nerf bar bolted to a CJ frame? I installed a
> set
> > > of new ones on my 2001 Ranger and of course it bolted up to existing
> holes
> > > in the frame. Are there holes in the CJ frame for this?? It's too damn
> > cold
> > > for me to trek out to my jeep tonight. And IF I have to drill new
> > > holes...what is the best way to get a nut on the back of the bolts?!?
> > They'd
> > > almost have to go clear through to the other side of the frame
wouldn't
> > > they?!?
> > > Allen
> > > 83 CJ7
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
