Installed Our Evo Rock Skins. :)

Sharkey

Sharkey

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I'm quoting my own post from the knuckles thread, hope it works.

Sharkey said:
And a little FYI to those about to do this or skins, this nutsert tool is worth its weight in gold. View attachment 17921
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The nutsert tool in the pic is the best I have used. Pretty sure MTG got it off Amazon. Having a throw similar to bolt cutters made it far easier to properly seat the nutserts. Literally, I could set five in the time it took me to set one with the right angle tools. The fact that it didn't break was a plus too, since I have broken more than a couple of the right angle style tools. Seriously, this tool made installing nutserts enjoyable.
 
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cozdude

cozdude

Guy with a Red 2-Door
Ok I think you guys sold me on getting the skins now and not waiting till after I put my sliders on. So I know I need a nursert tool, what else is needed for a proper install?


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onbelay

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Sharkey said:
I'm quoting my own post from the knuckles thread, hope it works.



The nutsert tool in the pic is the best I have used. Pretty sure MTG got it off Amazon. Having a throw similar to bolt cutters made it far easier to properly seat the nutserts. Literally, I could set five in the time it took me to set one with the right angle tools. The fact that it didn't break was a plus too, since I have broken more than a couple of the right angle style tools. Seriously, this tool made installing nutserts enjoyable.
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We used a competing brand, but same idea:

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Even took video of using it, if anyone is interested.
 
onbelay

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cozdude said:
Ok I think you guys sold me on getting the skins now and not waiting till after I put my sliders on. So I know I need a nursert tool, what else is needed for a proper install?


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Depending on which sliders you get, installing these *afterwards* might be a huge PITA! Highly recommend installing the skins first. BTW if you plan to install a snorkel the requires removing the right front fender ... then do that before installing the rock skins.
 
onbelay

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Sharkey said:
A step bit for your drill is helpful, as are several large clamps.
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^^^ X2.

The clamps were clutch. Big time. Once we had them clamped up, we center-punched the holes. Then we took a black Sharpie fine-tip marker and traced the edge of each hole. That way, we could visually see if the drill bit was travelling while drilling the final 3/8" hole (with the skins removed of course). Even with a good center punch and pilot hole, it is possible for the drill to travel. Don't ask me how I know ...

Never heard of a step bit; perhaps that would have saved us even more time haha!

BTW there wasn't enough room for a few of the nutserts to fit between both layers of sheet metal. In these cases, we had to drill through both sheets.

One more tip: you don't need to use a nutsert for the front wheel well. There is enough room to slide a nut back there and bolt into it directly. If you want to practice crimping a nutsert before actually doing it on the Jeep, this is one way to free up 2 of them. :)

-Dawn
 
cozdude

cozdude

Guy with a Red 2-Door
onbelay said:
Depending on which sliders you get, installing these *afterwards* might be a huge PITA! Highly recommend installing the skins first. BTW if you plan to install a snorkel the requires removing the right front fender ... then do that before installing the rock skins.
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I have the evo sliders on order with the step out/angled out design paychex has


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MTG

MTG

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NFRs2000NYC said:
Anyone have a line on a good nutsert tool? The ones on Amazon have mediocre reviews (they seem to break easily) and the big boy professional ones cost a fortune.
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I bought the one on Amazon, I think Astro was the brand. It's red in color. There is one review on Amazon where the guy said he had nothing but trouble with it. I cannot stress enough how opposite that review is with our (Sharkey and myself) experience. I think I paid $60 ish for it. :thumb:


Edit: Looks like that issue was covered already.
 
NFRs2000NYC

NFRs2000NYC

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MTG said:
I bought the one on Amazon, I think Astro was the brand. It's red in color. There is one review on Amazon where the guy said he had nothing but trouble with it. I cannot stress enough how opposite that review is with our (Sharkey and myself) experience. I think I paid $60 ish for it. :thumb:


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So it has metal handles and won't snap the third time I use it? I was told to buy a Marson but it's $185 and I'd rather not spend that kind of money on a tool I will use twice.

Is this the tool?
http://www.amazon.com/Astro-Pneumat...8&qid=1371773842&sr=8-1&keywords=nutsert+tool

The first review is a Jeeper that claimed it snapped after 10 rivets.
 
MTG

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NFRs2000NYC said:
So it has metal handles and won't snap the third time I use it? I was told to buy a Marson but it's $185 and I'd rather not spend that kind of money on a tool I will use twice.

Is this the tool?
http://www.amazon.com/Astro-Pneumat...8&qid=1371773842&sr=8-1&keywords=nutsert+tool

The first review is a Jeeper that claimed it snapped after 10 rivets.
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That's the one. Price has gone up a bit. We put in however many there are fore the skins (40 something?) and a few more for lights. Not sure what the other guy did. :idontknow:
 
Jkzinger

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JK12

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For the tool and nutserts do you just clamp it then tighten it again till its completely crushed?
 
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