Thanks, but aren't those the factory rock rails with an aftermarket step added to them? If so, I think they would have moved up with the body. I was hoping for a picture with actual frame mounted steps.
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Old school fix is to run black weather stripping from the body in the gap. You set it back as far as you can. I have not done it to a Bronco yet, but have a 3/4 kit I am scheduled to install. I’ll have a better feel to placement after that.*Update* Body lift came in, great quality and quick shipping. My fear was the gap which is why I only went with a 1/2" lift. I am not thrilled with the gap, I really didn't think it would be that noticible but to me it is. Since it is on I won't take it off but need to figure out something that can be installed behind it to cover up the gap/wiring that is showing for my LED's and other things. Back is "ok" but the front to me is too big of a gap.
Just a few up close pix if anyone is on the fence like I was. I wouldn't do it again but that's just my opinion, lesson learned.
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I want to order but not sure which size.
I want 1” but from my understanding, the bolts they come with are lesser strength than the OEM bolts which makes me nervous.
If I go 3/4”, is it safe to use the factory bolts so I don’t have to worry about this?
It looks like I can also order M13 Ranger bolts but aren’t they much longer? I would have to go 1.5” or 2” body lift?
I want 1” but from my understanding, the bolts they come with are lesser strength than the OEM bolts which makes me nervous.
If I go 3/4”, is it safe to use the factory bolts so I don’t have to worry about this?
It looks like I can also order M13 Ranger bolts but aren’t they much longer? I would have to go 1.5” or 2” body lift?
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I ran the 3/4 with the two new front bolts and reused the rest of the stock bolts with blue loctite. Both body bolts behind the doors on my 23 two door had rust on the threads that made it tough to get out. Wire wheeled them before reinstalling. I added 3/4 inch weather stripping to the top of the bumpers to fill the gap.
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I went with the 3/4” and ordered two correct bolts from McMaster-Carr. They cost me $20 with shipping but it was worth it to me for the peace of mind.
I went with the 3/4” and ordered the correct size and grade bolts from McMaster-Carr. They cost me $20 with shipping but It was worth it to me for the peace of mind.
That’s a good idea with the weather stripping. ThanksI ran the 3/4 with the two new front bolts and reused the rest of the stock bolts with blue loctite. Both body bolts behind the doors on my 23 two door had rust on the threads that made it tough to get out. Wire wheeled them before reinstalling. I added 3/4 inch weather stripping to the top of the bumpers to fill the gap.
So you replaced the two front bolts and reused the remaining six?
Any chance you know the exact bolts you ordered?
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Yes, I reused the rest of the bolts. Plenty long enough. The kit comes with 160mm long M10 x 1.5mm bolts but they are Grade 8. The factory bolts are Class 10.9 bolts with 125mm of usable threads. I ordered 2 of part #90854A292. They are High Strength Zinc-Yellow Chromate Plated Steel, Class 10.9, M10 x 1.5mm and have 140mm of threads. That's 5/8" more threads than the factory bolts and more than adequate for a 3/4" higher bushing/spacer. They are only partially threaded but have much more of a threading range than the bolts in the kit.
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