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Assistance installing total chaos bed stiffeners (no tools here)

Discussion in 'Southern California' started by avn, Feb 17, 2022.

  1. Feb 17, 2022 at 10:46 AM
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    avn

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    I’m in socal visiting my parents, does anyone have the tools to help me install these or know of a shop that could do it for me today? Currently in Redlands, CA.


    We’re in a weird spot, my wife and I normally live in norcal but we’re remodeling our home and all our stuff (my tools) is packed up and in storage for the next several weeks. We’re leaving tomorrow to do a little road trippin up the coast and I’d like to try to get these installed today. I know it’s a rush but if anyone has the tools or know of a shop that can do it I’d be super appreciative.

    EDIT: I’ll be back down here in a few weeks so worst case I could use some leads so I know who to talk to when I’m back in southern california
     
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  2. Feb 17, 2022 at 10:55 AM
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    ManInTheMaze

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    Bad timing. Can't help you today. If you are around this weekend let me know.
     
  3. Feb 17, 2022 at 11:02 AM
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    Hey I won’t be but thanks for offering man, worst case I’ll be back down here in a few weeks, I’ll send you a message then if I haven’t got them installed already.
     
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  4. Feb 17, 2022 at 11:34 AM
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  5. Feb 17, 2022 at 11:45 AM
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    Off Topic Guy

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    May sound crazy, but my recommendation is buy the tools for less than you'd pay a shop to do it and just knock it out real quick:
    T‐55 Torx  T‐40 Torx  10mm wrench or socket  1/2” wrench and socket  5/8” wrench  5/16” drill bit

    edit: you can also rent tools from many places for cheap, or even free with a refundable deposit
     
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  7. Feb 17, 2022 at 12:19 PM
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    I have the tools, just no access to them for a while, but if I don’t find anyone I’ll end up doing it myself when I can eventually, was just hoping to get it done sooner rather than later, thanks for the suggestion though didn’t think of renting the tools
     
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    I understand. Just wanted to throw a different option on the table; having a spare socket/wrench set to keep in the truck is a super worthwhile investment, and would also allow you to knock this out (if you're able to rent/borrow a drill from somewhere). Don't know if you have an advance auto parts near you, but I know they have a free tool borrowing program. Basically just have to put down a deposit, and they refund it when you finish using the tools and bring them back.
     
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  9. Feb 17, 2022 at 6:08 PM
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  10. Feb 17, 2022 at 6:30 PM
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    You could also forgo the drilling and do that later. Especially if you just want to get them in place and won't be loading the bed rail.
     
  11. Feb 17, 2022 at 9:18 PM
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    I live in Redlands, and can help NEXT weekend. I have tools and have installed those parts. Let's meet an a brewery or three!
     
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