Duran
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Where did you pick up the rails sir. Looks for a set for my 5'7"
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Bed Utility rail installation
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I removed them from the 2019 truck I traded in.
Jako
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Yes, the BUG is a good deal both in price and headaches if trying to put the rails in and had a line-x type liner installed. I was not knowledgeable enough and my salesman did not explain the benefits and price. I've spent close to $600 for the bed step and rails. I installed 2 sets of bed lights, one LED behind the utility rail and one set that I direct as I please, normally positioned to the tailgate. Very happy as the tailgate is a nice height for working and the added lighting works great for seeing what I am doing.
I also added a double pole double throw (DPDT) switch with my auxiliary reverse lights. This will turn on my auxiliary reverse lights along with the tailgate bed light set up.
See post 364
License Plate Reverse light
New I just installed the VLED 1800 Lumin license plate reverse light bar. It’s bright!!! Well worth the price! No I didn’t install it, I took it to Cap-it and had their guys install it. $60 to install. I don’t mess with wiring on a new truck. Here’s a link...
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NorthernArea51
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That’s exactly what I did. The Duraliner had impressions right where the holes would be
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Unfortunately, mine doesnt. Just picked it up used. Not sure what brand drop in liner it is. Its got cut outs for the tie down points/ hooks in the bed from the fractory, but no other help with things under the liner
NorthernArea51
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So maybe take the liner out. Chalk on the bed rail where the bolt holes are. Measure how far down they go. Reinstall. Measure and chalk. Uninstall. Drill.
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These were a bit of a pain to install. Watched a YouTube video and that guy didn’t have nearly as much trouble as I did. I could not get the rivnuts in without taking a dremel to knock down some of the bed liner in the holes. I then tried the instructional method of just torquing the bolt (using a torque wrench), but the rivnut started to spin/round out the hole before it got anywhere close to crushing. So then I tried the poor man’s tool using two wrenches and a nut, but that was only going to strip the threads if I kept trying (lube may have been the key that I didn’t read until just now). I ended up getting the proper tool at Harbor Freight which worked wonderfully. Those rivnuts are now as secure as they could possibly be. I don’t think you’d be able to sufficiently crush the included rivnuts using any other method, at least not if you want the most secure attachment you can get with rivnuts.
HookedonRam
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I tried that too and it didn't work then I bit the bullet and bought a rivetnut tool. Now I am looking for a decent price on the rails with shipping.
So. I read through the whole thread. Watch the video. I have used rivnet at my prior job. What I am looking for are the hex style ones like the factory. I bought a set of used rails that did not come with the rivnuts. Does anyone know where to order the hex style from? OR do you know if the round ones will work in the hex holes that are already cut in my truck bed?
Thanks for any help you can provide.
Thanks for any help you can provide.
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Jako
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FYI
see post 51
Utility Bed Rails Install
Yes original bolts, I let them rest on the bottom of the holes. Thanks
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Try BAM Wholesale, that’s where I got mine for the lowest price I could find.
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I couldn't believe how simple it was to install mine. Check box for Bed Upgrage Package, print page, hand it to salesman. Worked like magic!
HookedonRam
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LMFAO
22Ram1500InAR
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After reading through this and related threads, decided to clear Line-X around hex holes. Rivet nut tool should be here Wednesday. This took me a little over an hour. First one was by far the longest. I looked at some YouTube videos on removing spray-on bedliner. My primary tools were a utility knife and small screw driver. By the 16th hole I was a pro.
Note that spray on bedliner thickness can vary a lot. Using a makeshift caliper, I was able to verify that the material thickness around three of my rivet nut locations was greater than what the rivet nut specs would allow. That means 13 others were fine or marginal. Nonetheless, there is less risk securing the rails steadfastly with the bedliner out of the way.
Next step touch up paint. Update—added picture with touch up paint.
Note that spray on bedliner thickness can vary a lot. Using a makeshift caliper, I was able to verify that the material thickness around three of my rivet nut locations was greater than what the rivet nut specs would allow. That means 13 others were fine or marginal. Nonetheless, there is less risk securing the rails steadfastly with the bedliner out of the way.
Next step touch up paint. Update—added picture with touch up paint.
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