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BAMF slider installation help

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by BountyOR_VF2, Aug 21, 2017.

  1. Aug 21, 2017 at 5:54 PM
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    BountyOR_VF2

    BountyOR_VF2 [OP] "If in doubt, flat out!"

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    photo.jpg I was about to install the BAMF slider this afternoon. However I realize that it require to remove this bolt on the cross member before the installation. I honestly don't feel comfortable to remove it, and I think I saw some folks are having hard time to put that back. Does anyone of you have issue after remove the bolt? Or you have a way to avoid the frame to move side way?
     
  2. Aug 21, 2017 at 6:16 PM
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    Breaker bar, socket , easy peasy.

    Back together even easier.

    My frame is under coated so it was probably worse than what you're about to do.
     
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  3. Aug 21, 2017 at 6:21 PM
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    Dc2tacoma

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    You'll be fine. The alignment never moved and had no problem putting a bolt through there. Actually, it is the first bolt that you will put back when putting the slider on.
     
  4. Aug 21, 2017 at 9:34 PM
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    Just do it! Worst comes to worse you can just grab a ratchet strap and react on the other side of the frame to pull it back.

    :benchpress:
     
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  5. Aug 21, 2017 at 9:36 PM
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    Just pull it, no worries. Ive never had an issue with it in installing any of our sets of sliders which is a few dozen installs
     
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  6. Aug 21, 2017 at 9:50 PM
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    BountyOR_VF2 [OP] "If in doubt, flat out!"

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    Thanks guys
     
  7. Aug 22, 2017 at 8:31 AM
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    Like mateo said ratchet strap if needed.

    When did you order/receive your sliders? Trying to get a ballpark of when to expect mine
     
  8. Aug 22, 2017 at 9:25 AM
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    BountyOR_VF2 [OP] "If in doubt, flat out!"

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    I ordered mine in May, received it on early August.
    Thanks
     
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  9. Aug 22, 2017 at 9:30 AM
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    Like other have said, use the ratcheting strap...I had to use one on my 2017.
     
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