Yea, but I had a pre production kit. So you might have all the hardware you need.
that explains it.. I am a modular bumper people as well and also had em missingSo I think the reason why some folks are short two bolts/washers is because of the metal and plastic skid plates. As you can see, the plastic skid plate uses (6) bolts:
But the metal skid plates on the BD and BL models use (4) bolts as shown (from Rough Country's instructions also):
So when you go to install the new skid plate from RC, those with the metal skid plate are short (2) bolts/washers (circled in red from 1st pic). I don't think RC realizes this according to @redone17's recent commincation with them. My kit that I received a few days ago was short these two bolts/washers.
Ah, maybe it's a standard bumper vs. a capable/modular bumper. I originally had the capable bumper from factory but swapped it for a modular bumper.
No, I think you were right about metal vs plastic skid plates being the difference in number of bolts provided.
Yeah, I had the capable bumper from the factory, and my BD also came with the metal skid plate. So, I guess the difference is between the skid plates. I'm emailing RC to let them know of the discrepancy.
Thanks, that's exactly why. I tried explaining to them but with the bumpers being different, but using the skid plates as the reason makes it easier to understand. Maybe they will get it this time...
I called and emailed them again with this specific information. It seems like they’re finally taking me seriously.
Ummm, sorry but that seems excessive haha. Going to be an expensive extension. I bought a 9$ grabber teacher arm and it works great!I called and emailed them again with this specific information. It seems like they’re finally taking me seriously.
Heading to Tractor Supply for bolts after work and hope to get this thing mounted Sunday/Monday.
@JustSendItDude and I realized we’d have to cut off part of the clutch handle for it to clear the intercooler hose for the Apex Badland.
I’ve ordered the following parts to build an arm to flip the clutch from above. I ended up ordering the 18” extension. I’m going to cut out a notch in the socket to fit the clutch arm (or what’s left of it).
I ordered a grabber arm too and will try it out tomorrow. The problem we’re running into is there isn’t a lot of meat left on the clutch handle after trimming it to be able to turn it and not hit the hose. The socket fit perfectly on the handle once trimmed and turns great with the extension and t-handle. I guess my only concern would be if the grabber can grip it well enough to be able to turn it. Guess we’ll find out tomorrow!
Oh, I thought you were going to chop up all the tools and weld them together. If you're going to be using them as tools for other things as well, that's understandable haha. I Might cut a broom stick handle and zap strap it in haha.Yeah, I don’t trust those plastic arms. Plus this all fits in my tool roll and are nice components to have around. The 18” was a few bucks cheaper
@JustSendItDude found that if you cut the clutch handle just right, you can fit the socket over it perfectly. So, the tools will be usable elsewhere. Cutting the socket plan was before I realized how much of the handle needs to be hacked off to clear the intercooler hose.
