Rough Country Install Help

[06MidnightBlue]

Okie dokie guys so I'm reading the install manual on me rough country lift kit and it appears that they are using 3/8" nuts to tighten the top of the new strut mount.

What concerns me is the fact that:

A: The upper strut studs are being replaced and used by "self-clinching" ones. Is this "self-clinching" concept similar to what you would see when you replace a wheel stud?

B: The nuts being used to fasten the new upper strut bolts are NOT lock nuts. Would I be able to substitute the supplied 3/8" nuts with lock nuts? Will doing so cause any kind of damage to the lift kit?

Many thanxs bros!

[fishsticks]

The stock hardware has put up with me. Just sayin.



Replace it with whatever you want. I used grade 8 bolts when I ran shims.

[06MidnightBlue]

well according to the directions you need to "clinch" in the new strut mount bolts. I guess i'm a little confused about what you mean by using the stock stuff. could you clarify a little please?

[navigator]

he is saying the stock hardware in the kit was fine for the standard install.
I bought my kit used with no real instructions and just tightened everything "good and tight".
My used kit was missing the bolts and nuts so I bought lock nuts but ended up using the stock nuts.
I've had no issues but don't beat on mine like Donny does.