Closed - Internal Stiffeners

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So based on this, it could add another week or two before batch 2 starts.

Batch 2 and 3 will consist of a two and a half week turn around for each batch.

Said it before and I'll say it again - I am one person working out of my garage, and have responsibilities outside of work.

I mentioned this when someone asked me about the status of their order so I will say this.

If you cannot wait, please let me know so I can remove your name from the list.

All updates are posted in real-time in this thread for everyone to see.

 

Slippers beat me to it.

 

The OG instructions state 40 ft/lbs for torque on the hardware. Is it necessary for this same torque on the tie-down bracket hardware?

Just have concern with applying torque to button-head hardware, if deciding to get those.

 

The metal thickness used in the other kit was 8 gauge (0.164") whereas this is made of 7 gauge (0.187") for whatever that's worth.

I believe as long as it's tight, it's good to go.

 

Fine by me. Updates are hard to keep up with on a 40 page thread. Take your time. I was simply inquiring. I am good with waiting. it helps spread out the economic burden that is the Tacoma

 

Oh for sure!

Just wanted to post it as a general statement to all here, because like you said, it's really hard tracking 40 pages.

I'd like to think that many members may have also missed that I'm doing this from home, as a hobbyist, with basic tools and not a shop with professional tools or manpower

 

Five of y'all got their package already

 

slackers not uploading install pictures

 

Fucking a, that's what I'm saying

 

Stoo'pit work. And rain.. And not buying the fasteners yet...

 

It's 2024, just don't work

 

Here's a pic for ya................... will need to decide on hardware! I'm going with yellow zinc 10.9 flanged bolts for the main brackets and need to decide on the tie down hardware. I am leaning toward SS torx fasteners with a washer (probably painted black for a semi-OEM appearance) , but what do you guys think?

 

Fancy

 

Yes, exactly.

 

Sorry, dealing with the Vid. Your box arrived. The countersink bolts quote at 90 degree. And the bolt head measures at 19mm. I have a few countersinks, but my fave is an indexed that can go out much farther.

 

Sounds fancy!

 

Even if my box arrived. I’ve been slacking on @daveeasa’s third brake light harness and I received @christian06’s anti - tailgate device. So y’all don’t wait on me.

 

And here you wanted to drive to my house for your set - seems someone doesn't want to get their hands dirty

 

I m currently stuck inside a plane that was supposed to leave for Charlotte over 2.5 hours ago. Lots of stuff to discuss with my therapist vice this chat.