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Archive Garage U bolt filp install question

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by majpooper, May 4, 2024.

  1. May 4, 2024 at 7:53 AM
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    Got Archive Garage U bolt filp Option 3 for my 2022 OR with RXT (1.85" lift option) leaf pack - The install looks pretty straight forward and easy. Problem is I don't have anything to cut the ends of the U bolts if that is necessary. Just wondering if anyone has done this same install and if cutting was required.
     
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    Harbor Freight is your friend in this.
    They have $3 hacksaw or $15 grinder that will cut the bolts just fine.
     
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    It’s not really required to trim the ends
     
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    Vice grip + hacksaw. Cut with the nut threaded below the cut point so you can back it off after to correct the cut threads.
     
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    yes, that works, but I normally just cut them after they’ve been installed and torqued. Call me nuts, but I kind of file them down and put a little bit of a bevel on them as well. I’ve skipped that step before and sliced the finger.
     
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    I have a Dremel but the stupid chuck or whatever it's called is frozen and won't budge so I can't replace what is in there now with an attachment that can cut a bolt. I have soaked with penetration stuff that is supposed to loosen rust but that ain't working.
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    That Dremel is going to maul up the threads and give you another problem.

    Stick with the hacksaw or cutoff wheel/angle grinder. Ideally the cutoff wheel/angle grinder. Home Depot rents tools for cheap too.
     
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    Sounds like good advice - I never have a need for a cutoff wheel and might not even need it - but they are not that expensive so I will just go over the Harbor Freight and get a cheap one. If I end up not needing it maybe I can take it back.
     
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    Seems much simpler to do it your way!
     
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    well, your way would actually work very well and quite a bit better. But you just really gotta know how much you need to cut off and that really won’t happen until you get the flip kit installed

    I suppose you could mock them up, mark them, then remove and cut. That idea might actually work quite a bit better
     
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