Loctite Rock Rails?

daToy · 02-28-2007, 09:21 PM

Should I Loctite the Rockrail bolts? Also, are there any suggestions to help prevent rust from forming between the rockrails and the frame?

AussieFJ40 · 02-28-2007, 09:30 PM

No you shouldn't and paint.

daToy · 02-28-2007, 10:23 PM

I'll just use primer on the facing of the mounting plate. I was also thinking of making some rubber gaskets to go between the rock rail the the frame. Thoughts?

5280FJ · 02-28-2007, 10:44 PM

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tdawson previously said:

I'll just use primer on the facing of the mounting plate. I was also thinking of making some rubber gaskets to go between the rock rail the the frame. Thoughts?

Would promote flexing...

**TCao** · 03-01-2007, 06:51 AM

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tdawson previously said:

Should I Loctite the Rockrail bolts? Also, are there any suggestions to help prevent rust from forming between the rockrails and the frame?

I would use anti-seize on the threads and torque the bolts down. The rock rails need to be structurally tied to the frame so gaskets between the rock rails and frame is not a good idea. Paint should be OK for corrosion prevention since there should not be any sliding between rock rails and frame attachment points.

Go4aRyd · 03-01-2007, 08:43 AM

Good Advice - and I would be sure and use a torque wrench to be sure the botls are properly tensioned. You don't want them under-tensioned and it is easy to do for a couple of the bolts who are in a location that makes them a bit more difficult to get leverage on.

OneManBanned · 03-01-2007, 08:57 AM

stainless bolts too they still look good after a couple years