Install Gatorback rear flap question

[threeonone]

No drilling required. Extremely easy.

How did you install without drilling? The gatorback YouTube video and instructions both say you have to drill for both steel and plastic bumper. I have the steel bumper and I had a look at it and it definitely looks like it needs to be drilled.

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[threeonone]

Can you confirm whether or not you had to drill into your rear bumper for the install?

 

[MillerAndCheeto]

How did you install without drilling? The gatorback YouTube video and instructions both say you have to drill for both steel and plastic bumper. I have the steel bumper and I had a look at it and it definitely looks like it needs to be drilled.

Sasquatch Broncos come with a small "mini flap" that essentially extends the rear bumper out a few inches to match the width of the Sasquatch fender flares. Find a pic of a Wildtrak rear view and you'll see it. This is pre-drilled and installed in the factory. I just re-used those mounting holes.

 

[604Bronco]

Can you confirm whether or not you had to drill into your rear bumper for the install?

To be totally honest, I didn't install them myself. But here's a picture of my rear flaps, if it helps - Looks like it's drilled into the bumper though and seems pretty sturdy. I have a Sasquatched Badlands.

 

[chtucker]

To be totally honest, I didn't install them myself. But here's a picture of my rear flaps, if it helps - Looks like it's drilled into the bumper though and seems pretty sturdy. I have a Sasquatched Badlands.

Yep, they should be drilled with self tappers. A tiny drill bit to get the started and a ratchet works.

I did it with a regular drill, a right angle drill be slightly easier, but it's not necessary. I used a regular socket/ratchet to finish it off.

 

[threeonone]

Sasquatch Broncos come with a small "mini flap" that essentially extends the rear bumper out a few inches to match the width of the Sasquatch fender flares. Find a pic of a Wildtrak rear view and you'll see it. This is pre-drilled and installed in the factory. I just re-used those mounting holes.

Ah ok got it. I have a non-sas badlands

 

[MillerAndCheeto]

Ah ok got it. I have a non-sas badlands

Gotcha. Yah, do the drilling then. The factory does it for the Sasquatch package so it's not like it's going to hurt anything!

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