Hardware needed to mount Rubi Rails?
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What hardware is needed to mount the stock Rubicon Rails? This is for a 2012. I believe the rails came off a 2010 or 2011.
I bought a set of rails used, no hardware included.
I found a PDF from Jeep with diagrams, but it doesn't say exactly what each part/size are. I have 2 of the nuts that have washers connected, need 10 total I believe. I took one of the washers to a Lowe's and asked an employee. He said they are metric and they don't carry much metric stuff.
If someone has a complete hardware list including all sizes, that would be VERY helpful.
The PDF I found is at: http://www.acmejeepparts.com/products/12112_221_07.htm
It shows:
6 X bolt
4 X Clips - I think they're Tennerman clips, but don't know what size to get.
12 X Nut w/ Washers
It mentions I will need 10mm and 13mm sockets, but doesn't give any of the sizes.
I bought a set of rails used, no hardware included.
I found a PDF from Jeep with diagrams, but it doesn't say exactly what each part/size are. I have 2 of the nuts that have washers connected, need 10 total I believe. I took one of the washers to a Lowe's and asked an employee. He said they are metric and they don't carry much metric stuff.
If someone has a complete hardware list including all sizes, that would be VERY helpful.
The PDF I found is at: http://www.acmejeepparts.com/products/12112_221_07.htm
It shows:
6 X bolt
4 X Clips - I think they're Tennerman clips, but don't know what size to get.
12 X Nut w/ Washers
It mentions I will need 10mm and 13mm sockets, but doesn't give any of the sizes.
Last edited by suicideking; 12-19-2011 at 01:05 PM.
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I was in a similar situation. I just put the rail itself in a shopping cart and brought it into Home Depot. I have a 2 door and bought:
8 - 6mm tension lock nuts and washers
4 - I want to say 12mm 1 1/4 inch long bolts with a lock-washer and nut.
Locktite
Didn't use the clips because I couldn't find them. I was worried the bolt would spin sing you can't get a wrench under the body but it didn't. They tightened up no problem. Hope this helps.
8 - 6mm tension lock nuts and washers
4 - I want to say 12mm 1 1/4 inch long bolts with a lock-washer and nut.
Locktite
Didn't use the clips because I couldn't find them. I was worried the bolt would spin sing you can't get a wrench under the body but it didn't. They tightened up no problem. Hope this helps.
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If you have an Ace Hardware nearby you can buy the bolts and the u clips there. I picked up a set too and got everything I needed at Ace.
Here are the sizes right out of the MOPAR Parts catalog, you will need four pairs of bolts and u nuts and four smaller nuts:
BOLT AND WASHER, Hex Head,M8X1.25X25.00
U-NUT, M8x1.25
NUT AND WASHER, Hex, M6X1.00
Two 8MM bolts hold the rails using the two 8mm u nuts. Get two 6mm nuts either with a washer or flanged. They hold the rails to the sills so you can securely mount the rails using the larger bolts.
So altogether you need four 8mm bolts, four 8mm u nuts and four 6mm nuts with a washer or a flange for a 2 door.
For a 4 door you need more.
Here are the sizes right out of the MOPAR Parts catalog, you will need four pairs of bolts and u nuts and four smaller nuts:
BOLT AND WASHER, Hex Head,M8X1.25X25.00
U-NUT, M8x1.25
NUT AND WASHER, Hex, M6X1.00
Two 8MM bolts hold the rails using the two 8mm u nuts. Get two 6mm nuts either with a washer or flanged. They hold the rails to the sills so you can securely mount the rails using the larger bolts.
So altogether you need four 8mm bolts, four 8mm u nuts and four 6mm nuts with a washer or a flange for a 2 door.
For a 4 door you need more.
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Ok, looks like Mcmaster may be the way to go so I don't have to make 20 trips to the hardware store... ![Smile](https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.png)
Not sure about a few of them, please let me know which:
Nylon-Insert Hex Flange Locknuts X 12:
http://www.mcmaster.com/#hex-flange-nuts/=fft1ef
Metric Sizes
Zinc-Plated Class 8 Steel
M8 1.25 13 11.1 17.9 2.38 100 92461A400 $8.45
Obviously I don't need qty 100, but looks like that's all they have?
U Nuts X 4:
http://www.mcmaster.com/#clip-on-nuts/=fft367
There's 3 different ones listed, not sure which??
Metric Tapped Hole— For Machine Screws
M8 1.25 0.8-4 14.5 25 95210A190 $7.62
M8 1.25 0.8-4.5 20 25 95210A200 9.67
M8 1.25 4-7 21 10 95210A210 5.95
Hex Bolts X 6:
http://www.mcmaster.com/#specialty-bolts/=fft6dr
Not sure on this one either, assuming something on this page?
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Not sure about a few of them, please let me know which:
Nylon-Insert Hex Flange Locknuts X 12:
http://www.mcmaster.com/#hex-flange-nuts/=fft1ef
Metric Sizes
Zinc-Plated Class 8 Steel
M8 1.25 13 11.1 17.9 2.38 100 92461A400 $8.45
Obviously I don't need qty 100, but looks like that's all they have?
U Nuts X 4:
http://www.mcmaster.com/#clip-on-nuts/=fft367
There's 3 different ones listed, not sure which??
Metric Tapped Hole— For Machine Screws
M8 1.25 0.8-4 14.5 25 95210A190 $7.62
M8 1.25 0.8-4.5 20 25 95210A200 9.67
M8 1.25 4-7 21 10 95210A210 5.95
Hex Bolts X 6:
http://www.mcmaster.com/#specialty-bolts/=fft6dr
Not sure on this one either, assuming something on this page?
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I brought mine to the hardware store with me and test fit a bunch to find the best fit.... It was a lot of in and out but I told the clerk what I was doing. He was a jeep guy too and actually came out crawled under the jeep and helped me fit the right bolts and washers and nuts. Good luck.
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Yeah, I've looked around on many different web sites. I've been able to find everything, but either too many quantity, too expensive, or they don't have everything.
I'll just print out what I need and checkout Autozone, Ace, and Home Depot. Already struck out at Lowes.
I'll just print out what I need and checkout Autozone, Ace, and Home Depot. Already struck out at Lowes.