Can’t install OEM rock rails because no threaded holes in the frame

[TallDude]

I went and checked on my TRD off-road, and I found that the driver side frame has a few threaded holes, but the passenger side does not

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[alpa_chino]

And you would think that being made in Japan there would be less issues that pop up like this

 

[onateacd]

This is frustrating. Same thing happened to me at my dealer. Is a possibility they will make ones to fit are we just have to go aftermarket at this point?

 

[TallDude]

I would think Toyota will come up with a solution to solve for this. What are the dealers saying?

 

[onateacd]

Not much. They are just as clueless.

 

[TallDude]

Has anyone contacted Toyota directly for this? Maybe I’ll email them to see what they say.

Edit: I called Toyota and they said to go to the dealer and the dealer will document and then send it up to Toyota. They were unable to tell me if/which model should or should not have threaded frame holes, lol.

 

[jdgreen]

Just found an image from wescotts site showing two different install options. With and with and without holes

 

[jdgreen]

I've considered Westcott Design sliders, so just called them to inquire about the blind bolt kit that they sell for unthreaded holes. Their blind bolts are a toggle style that don't require a special installation tool. I'd like to be able to remove the sliders for repainting, and he said that the toggles can be removed; they don't just drop into the frame when the bolt is removed.
Blind bolts might be a solution for installation of OEM and other brands onto frames without threaded holes.

 

[onateacd]

Blind bolts. Interesting. Anyone know if those can be rendered separately anywhere?

 

[Mudbath]

Does anyone know what the spec is for the thread size/pitch?

 

[onateacd]

I think we have something here. Is this what they are?

 

[onateacd]

Here is a video of the bolts…

 

[onateacd]

Anyone have experience with these? Need to find the size.

 

[LLL1990]

It's important for owners to go to dealers and have them write up a service order for the issue. Toyota's philosophy of continuous improvement means that they will see eventually see this issue as the service orders start piling up. Also, dealers are missing out on money they could make selling and installing the rock rails. So I'm sure they will push the issue with Toyota when they see how many people want them but can't install them. This may push them to engineer a work around for this.

 

[gardner2303]

I just got my CBI slides today and very disappointed to find I have this issue. I have an appointment in the morning with local dealership to review this issue…

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