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Rock slider install hiccup... Help

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by jbradar, Sep 5, 2021.

  1. Sep 5, 2021 at 6:21 AM
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    jbradar

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    Hey y'all, so I am installing Rock sliders today on a 2020, I have watched multiple videos where there are bolts where have... Rivets? Idk. They're made of metal, haven't seen anything like this on the threads I've seen.

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  2. Sep 5, 2021 at 6:22 AM
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    What are you asking?
     
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    Am I supposed to cut these off? Is there a trick to getting them off? How do I get them off?
     
  4. Sep 5, 2021 at 6:24 AM
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    Bolt on sliders should not interfere with rivet(s).
     
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    No, no, no. Leave the rivets as they are.
     
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    Brand of sliders?
     
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    What brand sliders?
     
  8. Sep 5, 2021 at 6:29 AM
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    Okay. Thanks. I guess the coffee hasn't kicked in yet, I thought people were removing bolts there andmydumb butt thought it was weird for me to have rivets.
     
  9. Sep 5, 2021 at 6:30 AM
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    You sure you're installing them correctly, left vs right? They should be clearanced for those rivets
     
  11. Sep 5, 2021 at 7:00 AM
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    You got the right ones right? SB or LB? and the right year?
     
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    I've got the SOS Concepts sliders, and like all bolt on, they'll have cutouts/holes to make room for the rivets.
    Shoot me a DM if you have questions.
     
  13. Sep 5, 2021 at 7:11 AM
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    I figured it out guys, I was thinking the clearance holes for the rivets, were supposed to be for bolts. Thanks guys!
     
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    Did they not come with instructions? Im tired of companies making you watch a fucking video, or not sending you printed instructions.
     
  15. Sep 5, 2021 at 1:28 PM
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    No. I hate that crap too.



    Thanks everyone for the help. They're on!
     
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