I vaguely recall reading that you're not supposed to reuse the bolts, so if you pull them off you're supposed to get new ones. In that case it probably makes sense to make the bolt a separate part number.They do not come with bolts, wow..
Sometimes the simplest ideas work the best... that’s not a bad idea at all!Garage Floor Gorilla Tape For Back-Up Camera... Teaching An Old Dog A New Trick
Since September I've been using the mirrors on our new Ranger pickup to back into the garage. That works on occasionally when I get out of the truck, when the drivers door is wide open, the door touches the wall if I don't get the truck centered up just right.
Our Ranger is the first vehicle we own that has a back up Camera.
Today I put a piece of Gorilla Tape down the center of the garage bay where I park the Ranger. Now I can get the truck in the same spot, every time. And I added another piece of tape at the back of the garage so I know when I'm back far enough.
Easy Peazy...
This is a GREAT idea!Drawing of the Door Sill Scuff Plates...
Just in case anybody want's to modify some of these for other applications.... here's a couple drawings and a pdf.
Mine is showing up tomorrow...I hope the drop off goes well since it's just meShrockworks Rock Sliders, with the Dimpled Tread Plates
We ordered a set of Shrockworks Rock Sliders on 12-16-2019 for our SuperCab. We don't plan to be sliding on rocks with our Ranger.. but there are other good reasons to go with the Shrockworks design vs running boards.:
The Rock Sliders:
- bolt to the frame of the truck, Running Boards bolt to the sheet metal floor of the truck,
- don't have the big gap between them and the cab rocker panel.
The form, fit and function of the Rock Sliders just seems so much better vs running boards.
But, just like running boards they'll also help protect the rocker panels from road debris, and protect the truck from people swinging their car doors into it in parking lots.
I'll post up some installation photo's once they arrive.
PS no crate on mine. Just an very large box, sliders, hardware, bagged, then the open space filled with spray foamWhat's the plan Sid? If the semi driver isn't willing to help...... and depending on the design of the crate...
I'm planning to back my truck up to the semi with the tailgate up on the Ranger. I'll lay a 2x8 in the bed Then slowly slide the crate out until it teeter totters down onto the 2x8 in the bed of the Ranger. Then get in the Bed of the Ranger and slide the crate forward until it is just barely still sitting on the semi. Place my floor jack in the back of the Ranger, right up against the tailgate and jack the crate up just enough to lift the crate off the semi. Pull the Ranger forward and let the crate down on the tailgate.
Once I back the truck in the barn I can lift the crate out with my 2 post lift if need be.
The copious amount of snow we have here isn't helping the situation.
Please take some photo's if you would. My plan may not be worth much since I have yet to see what the crate looks like.
Best bet may to just bust open the crate... but I've read it's not that easy. The two parts are wrapped and then foam is used to fill the voids in the crate.
If all else fails (uncooperative driver etc), I'll back up my Ranger up to the trailer. My Diamondback should be roughly close to the height of the trailer and hopefully I can just slide the box off onto the top of the DiamondbackWhat's the plan Sid? If the semi driver isn't willing to help...... and depending on the design of the crate...
I'm planning to back my truck up to the semi with the tailgate up on the Ranger. I'll lay a 2x8 in the bed Then slowly slide the crate out until it teeter totters down onto the 2x8 in the bed of the Ranger. Then get in the Bed of the Ranger and slide the crate forward until it is just barely still sitting on the semi. Place my floor jack in the back of the Ranger, right up against the tailgate and jack the crate up just enough to lift the crate off the semi. Pull the Ranger forward and let the crate down on the tailgate.
Once I back the truck in the barn I can lift the crate out with my 2 post lift if need be.
The copious amount of snow we have here isn't helping the situation.
Please take some photo's if you would. My plan may not be worth much since I have yet to see what the crate looks like.
Best bet may to just bust open the crate... but I've read it's not that easy. The two parts are wrapped and then foam is used to fill the voids in the crate.