wicked_xj

a: weld nuts on the out side and drill holes biger for the bolts
b: ur idea

XJ Stryker

supposed to be a direct bolt on but I can find where mine is a direct bolt on either.

wicked_xj

theres holes there but no way to put nuts on rrrg

Kyle

What about using a self tapper?

wicked_xj

on the tcase skid? r u kdding? a rock will rip it off

Kyle

Ya it wasnt until after I posted that I realized it was a horrible idea. You may have to cut into your unibody to fish that bolt through there. I cant think of any other way.

wicked_xj

what about weld anexternal nut and drill the exsisting holes bigger and bolt it up?

ktmracer419

nutserts were used from the factory and can be picked up at any good hardware store.

tap them into factory holes and when you tighten the bolt it will pinch the framerails

Kyle

How do you feed the nutserts in the framerail?

BlueXJ

They go in and are compressed into place with a tool that comes in the kit. Kind of expensive but with a unibody it pays off in the long run.

Kyle

Interesting, still cant picture how it works but I get the concept.

BlueXJ

Tool looks like this. Check the rest of the site for whatever you might need.

http://www.imperialinc.com/items.asp?item=0068860

And like this for the larger nutserts.

http://www.imperialinc.com/items.asp?item=6885

Blue

Kyle

Ahh thats very interesting, thanks for that.

BlueXJ

Just added to the last post.
I've got the smaller set but have used the larger nutserts too. They are a little harder and the hole being perfectly round helps the nutsert to get a good bite into the sheetmetal so it doesnt spin. Tacking sometimes helps if you have the time and the welder. Let me know if you want in more info.
Blue

rubix-xj

so what size would you recommend for a skid ?