Body Mount Bolts

[Chile1]

I was installing the LOD Signature Rock Sliders over the weekend and i had to loosen the body bolts to get the frame to fit. They were on very tight but i managed to get two turns enough for the washer to move. These bolts are still on very tight so should i just let them alone or tighten them back up. I’m just afraid that they will break and don’t want to risk it if they won’t come loose or cause my frame to be out of alignmen..

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[Reinen]

That holds your body onto the frame. You'll need to tighten them back up. They use red locktite. Breaking the bolts is a real concern and costly to fix. It's been discussed in detail here.

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/fo...rame-mount-rock-sliders-rails-sidesteps.8835/

 

[Chile1]

I checked with LOD and they recommend that i just leave them as is since they have red Loctite and aren’t going anywhere.

 

[Some Random Guy]

I only had to loosen 1 of mine about 1/4 to 1/2 a turn, then I could pry the washer away from the frame. How many did you have to loosen? Unless it was all 3 on a side I wouldn’t be worried.

 

[Chile1]

I just had to loosen the rear two on each side by one turn in order to install. I've not torqued them back due to fear of having them break off since they are still on very tight.

 

[jaymz]

I checked with LOD and they recommend that i just leave them as is since they have red Loctite and aren’t going anywhere.

I hate to sound like an ass, but LOD did not engineer those body bolts. Jeep did. They have Loctite and a torque spec for a reason. It may not be an issue immediately, but it will be an issue at some point if left loose.

 

[Some Random Guy]

Nah, you’re good. I licked my finger and held it in the air. I’m an engineer, we’re never wrong. =P
In all seriousness just hand check it again in 1000 miles to be sure they’re not hand loose from vibrations if you’re worried.

 

[Chile1]

Nah, you’re good. I licked my finger and held it in the air. I’m an engineer, we’re never wrong. =P
In all seriousness just hand check it again in 1000 miles to be sure they’re not hand loose from vibrations if you’re worried.

that's what i figured given just how tight they still are. if i get the cohones i may eventually apply heat to the bolts and remove them, clean off the red Loctite and torque them back to factory spec.

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