Smittybilt rtt install.....

So ....i installed my rtt the brackets seemed to bend before my bolts snugged up.
They are snug now but im left with all
Anyone else have the same experience?
Are these guna break 1st trail run?
Thanks

 

Nuts are plenty tight lol

 

That's how it be man

Imagine if your bars were round like some.

 

That's not much exposed thread, maybe get some longer bolts? And yes, visually it looks plenty tight. Can always carry some replacement stuff with you:

https://cascadiatents.com/shop/mounting-hardware/

 

My Tuff Stuff tent has the same bracket setup holding it to the rack, they bent a little just like this. Have had them on for almost a year and many wheeling trips/overnight camping with no issues.

Just check the nuts every so often to make sure they aren't coming loose, but don't over tighten them and snap the thing

 

yeah I agree, mine have more thread showing

 

My tuff stuff tent did the same thing. For what it's worth, my tent hasn't moved in the time I've had it.

I bought rubber pads to raise the tent 1/2" that I put between the tent and bar which compressed and helped keep things in place without having to torque the bolts down as hard.

 

What sort of trails are you hitting?

 

Literally just installed mine yesterday and hit the beach with it shortly after. My brackets look the same way. It's plenty tight.