StrizzyChris
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I must say that this was a really easy install...there were a few little issues that arose while doing this, but nothing too difficult to overcome. :thumb: :yup:
GenRight Carrier Install
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JKTHOMPSON
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Nice job on the instructions! Any pictures of your final install?
StrizzyChris
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I actually just finished the final install today after painting. I'll post up pics once I get the license plate light wired and mounted. I was impressed with the over all quality but I still have a couple minor complaints.
#1 the main receiver latch(drivers side) is aluminum even though I ordered a steel carrier. I called GenRight, and they said they ONLY make that part in aluminum. So my fingers are crossed that there's no corrosion
#2 the passenger side brackets do not have little washers to go between the carrier bracket and the tailgate bracket. Because of this my paint that I just spent a decade making perfect is all scraped off where there's contact.
Outside of those two issues, I'm very pleased with the carrier.
#1 the main receiver latch(drivers side) is aluminum even though I ordered a steel carrier. I called GenRight, and they said they ONLY make that part in aluminum. So my fingers are crossed that there's no corrosion
#2 the passenger side brackets do not have little washers to go between the carrier bracket and the tailgate bracket. Because of this my paint that I just spent a decade making perfect is all scraped off where there's contact.
Outside of those two issues, I'm very pleased with the carrier.
StrizzyChris
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Oh and just in case anyone else were wondering what tools were required, I kept a list of everything I needed.
You'll need sizes 1/4", 5/16", and 1/2" drill bits(plus more for initial tapping and sizing up to these size bits). Some 9/32", 13mm, and 13/16" sockets and wrench. A T47 star bit. A 7/16", and 13mm wrench. A crescent wrench, a philips head screw driver, cordless drill. Lastly you'll need sizes 3/16", 5/32",& a 5 metric Allen wrenches. I used a level(after I leveled my jeep) when installing all the brackets but its not mandatory for the install, I'm just anal like that.
You'll need sizes 1/4", 5/16", and 1/2" drill bits(plus more for initial tapping and sizing up to these size bits). Some 9/32", 13mm, and 13/16" sockets and wrench. A T47 star bit. A 7/16", and 13mm wrench. A crescent wrench, a philips head screw driver, cordless drill. Lastly you'll need sizes 3/16", 5/32",& a 5 metric Allen wrenches. I used a level(after I leveled my jeep) when installing all the brackets but its not mandatory for the install, I'm just anal like that.