Help Installing Famous Fab Sliders - Not Lining Up

So, I'm trying to install the sliders but I can't get the holes to line up perfect where the rivets on the frame are. It's just off by a tad, but enough to keep the sliders from sitting flush.

Anyone else have this issue? Will post pix below:

 

Try using a uni-bit (step-drill) to enlarge the holes, or a dremel tool to adjust them!

 

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Haven't read of anyone else having to. Kinda weird wondering if I'm doing something wrong.

 

This

 

pics after install!!

 

Can those of you guys with these sliders post a pix of the same area? I want to compare, thanks.

 

Mine were kinda tight! I bought them from a member. He started clearancing them, I finished with a uni-bit! Worked like a charm!

 

Kinda tough to take pics at night in a wet, muddy driveway, but you can see how some weren't exact. Just enlarging the holes a bit made the difference! Aside from that, the fit was impeccable! I haven't lifted the truck by them yet, but I stand on them all the time and I've slid past trees in my woods many times with no issues! Excellent product!





Just to show off the old emblem!


Get a Uni-Bit man, it takes just a few minutes per side to get the fit just right!

 

OK, getting a unitbit. If I only have a cordless power drill will that work or should I look into a more powerful one?

 

That should be fine. These bits work pretty quickly.

 

I used a 20volt DeWalt! A brand new Uni-bit will cut like butter! Use a lubricant and a lower speed so you don't heat the bit up! WD-40 will work in a pinch! Bar and chain lube, 5w-30, whatever you got! It's easier than you may think!

 

Holy shit these things are hard to drill

 

Do I need a special bit? Is this hardened steel? Lol

 

Man, I don't know what to tell you, mine drilled easy!

 

just weld em on

 

LOL I feel like I spent forever drilling em and only scratched the surface.

 

The best way to enlarge a hole is to use a die grinder and a carbide bur bit. Works wonders. I had to enlarge the mounting holes on my bumper when I installed and it only took like 5 mins to do

 

Ok carbide cutter on a dremel or die grinder is the way to go. That unibit would take forever. Finally got the holes enlarged enough. Kinda disappointed that these required modification to get fitted. Should be bolt on with no mods.