I had to drill holes in my '75 CJ 5. The kit did come with shelf tapping
bolts, but I went a step further and got Grade 8 bolts, washers, nuts.
Don't worry about drilling the frame holes. The only advice when doing this
is to use a sharp high speed steel bit and oil for lube/cutting. I needed
to resharpen my bit a couple times during the install. When drilling, don't
drill as fast as you can. You'll burn though your bits faster. ******
WATCH OUT FOR YOUR BRAKE LINES AND ANY ELEC. WIRING!!!!!

Paul

"Allen" <abanks1@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
news:Br_Nb.5965$372.5723@fe1.columbus.rr.com...
> These are used and not here yet..not sure what hardware they'll come with.
> Sounds like I'll have to drill out the frame..possibly tap?? But
> yeah,..pictures would be great!
> Thanks!
> Allen
>
> "MikeG" <boo@hoo.com> wrote in message
> news:100gppma2f1ujf9@corp.supernews.com...
> > I installed a set.. There are no holes. You'll need to drill them. They
> you
> > use self tapping bolts. Don't worry about the frame by drillling holes
in
> > it.
> >
> > I think they came (the smitty ones) came with 5/8th bolts.
> >
> > I can take a pic if you want to see. I got lazy putting mine is and put
2
> > or 3 bolts per end. I've beat the heck out of them, and they are still
> > holding up. I was even T-boned. It was a pretty good jar for me, but
it
> > mangled up the little rice burner. No dammage to the nerf bar or my
> frame.
> > I've also drug them across rocks wheeling. Saved my rockers. You do
> loose
> > a little ground clearance.
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > "Allen" <abanks1@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
> > news:TQINb.9480$f97.1052@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> > > Anyone have pictures of a nerf bar bolted to a CJ frame? I installed a
> set
> > > of new ones on my 2001 Ranger and of course it bolted up to existing
> holes
> > > in the frame. Are there holes in the CJ frame for this?? It's too damn
> > cold
> > > for me to trek out to my jeep tonight. And IF I have to drill new
> > > holes...what is the best way to get a nut on the back of the bolts?!?
> > They'd
> > > almost have to go clear through to the other side of the frame
wouldn't
> > > they?!?
> > > Allen
> > > 83 CJ7
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

 

I have an '84 CJ that I bought new in 1983 from Jasper JEEP in Jasper, GA.
Dealer fabricated his own nerf bars onsite and they welded them on. NEver had
a complaint. Get some paint or cold galvanizing on them asap as welding will
drive the oils out of the steel, and you may get premature rusting.

Allen wrote:

> Anyone have pictures of a nerf bar bolted to a CJ frame? I installed a set
> of new ones on my 2001 Ranger and of course it bolted up to existing holes
> in the frame. Are there holes in the CJ frame for this?? It's too damn cold
> for me to trek out to my jeep tonight. And IF I have to drill new
> holes...what is the best way to get a nut on the back of the bolts?!? They'd
> almost have to go clear through to the other side of the frame wouldn't
> they?!?
> Allen
> 83 CJ7

--
I AM NOT PARANOID .. .. .. but EVERYONE thinks I am !! !! !!

<<<__ Bob __>>>

 

I have an '84 CJ that I bought new in 1983 from Jasper JEEP in Jasper, GA.
Dealer fabricated his own nerf bars onsite and they welded them on. NEver had
a complaint. Get some paint or cold galvanizing on them asap as welding will
drive the oils out of the steel, and you may get premature rusting.

Allen wrote:

> Anyone have pictures of a nerf bar bolted to a CJ frame? I installed a set
> of new ones on my 2001 Ranger and of course it bolted up to existing holes
> in the frame. Are there holes in the CJ frame for this?? It's too damn cold
> for me to trek out to my jeep tonight. And IF I have to drill new
> holes...what is the best way to get a nut on the back of the bolts?!? They'd
> almost have to go clear through to the other side of the frame wouldn't
> they?!?
> Allen
> 83 CJ7

--
I AM NOT PARANOID .. .. .. but EVERYONE thinks I am !! !! !!

<<<__ Bob __>>>

 

I have an '84 CJ that I bought new in 1983 from Jasper JEEP in Jasper, GA.
Dealer fabricated his own nerf bars onsite and they welded them on. NEver had
a complaint. Get some paint or cold galvanizing on them asap as welding will
drive the oils out of the steel, and you may get premature rusting.

Allen wrote:

> Anyone have pictures of a nerf bar bolted to a CJ frame? I installed a set
> of new ones on my 2001 Ranger and of course it bolted up to existing holes
> in the frame. Are there holes in the CJ frame for this?? It's too damn cold
> for me to trek out to my jeep tonight. And IF I have to drill new
> holes...what is the best way to get a nut on the back of the bolts?!? They'd
> almost have to go clear through to the other side of the frame wouldn't
> they?!?
> Allen
> 83 CJ7

--
I AM NOT PARANOID .. .. .. but EVERYONE thinks I am !! !! !!

<<<__ Bob __>>>

 

I put some nerf bars on my CJ and I can't remember the brand (if you are
interested send me and e-mail) My bars came with self tapping bolts and I
used some jack stands to hold the bar while I marked and drilled. It was a
little tough for one person but I managed it. I use them every day without
any problems. Make sure you put them on the correct side. Go to my web
page and click on steps for an example.
http://users.mo-net.com/arvin/
--
2CJs '82 258 CJ-7 O|||||||O
http://arvin.homestead.com/files/websignature.jpg
http://users.mo-net.com/arvin

"Allen" <abanks1@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
news:TQINb.9480$f97.1052@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> Anyone have pictures of a nerf bar bolted to a CJ frame? I installed a set
> of new ones on my 2001 Ranger and of course it bolted up to existing holes
> in the frame. Are there holes in the CJ frame for this?? It's too damn
cold
> for me to trek out to my jeep tonight. And IF I have to drill new
> holes...what is the best way to get a nut on the back of the bolts?!?
They'd
> almost have to go clear through to the other side of the frame wouldn't
> they?!?
> Allen
> 83 CJ7
>
>
>

 

I put some nerf bars on my CJ and I can't remember the brand (if you are
interested send me and e-mail) My bars came with self tapping bolts and I
used some jack stands to hold the bar while I marked and drilled. It was a
little tough for one person but I managed it. I use them every day without
any problems. Make sure you put them on the correct side. Go to my web
page and click on steps for an example.
http://users.mo-net.com/arvin/
--
2CJs '82 258 CJ-7 O|||||||O
http://arvin.homestead.com/files/websignature.jpg
http://users.mo-net.com/arvin

"Allen" <abanks1@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
news:TQINb.9480$f97.1052@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> Anyone have pictures of a nerf bar bolted to a CJ frame? I installed a set
> of new ones on my 2001 Ranger and of course it bolted up to existing holes
> in the frame. Are there holes in the CJ frame for this?? It's too damn
cold
> for me to trek out to my jeep tonight. And IF I have to drill new
> holes...what is the best way to get a nut on the back of the bolts?!?
They'd
> almost have to go clear through to the other side of the frame wouldn't
> they?!?
> Allen
> 83 CJ7
>
>
>

 

I put some nerf bars on my CJ and I can't remember the brand (if you are
interested send me and e-mail) My bars came with self tapping bolts and I
used some jack stands to hold the bar while I marked and drilled. It was a
little tough for one person but I managed it. I use them every day without
any problems. Make sure you put them on the correct side. Go to my web
page and click on steps for an example.
http://users.mo-net.com/arvin/
--
2CJs '82 258 CJ-7 O|||||||O
http://arvin.homestead.com/files/websignature.jpg
http://users.mo-net.com/arvin

"Allen" <abanks1@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
news:TQINb.9480$f97.1052@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> Anyone have pictures of a nerf bar bolted to a CJ frame? I installed a set
> of new ones on my 2001 Ranger and of course it bolted up to existing holes
> in the frame. Are there holes in the CJ frame for this?? It's too damn
cold
> for me to trek out to my jeep tonight. And IF I have to drill new
> holes...what is the best way to get a nut on the back of the bolts?!?
They'd
> almost have to go clear through to the other side of the frame wouldn't
> they?!?
> Allen
> 83 CJ7
>
>
>