what do you guys do to install the rear crossmember mount? my ratchet is to big to get anywhere near the bolt it seems like if I used a tiny *** rathchet and a swivel I might be able to get to it , but I would really not like to drop the rear crossmember.

the 2 bolts are easy , its the rear bolt to the left.

 

some people manage to get in there with 1/4 ratchet and extensions, but sometimes its just easier to drop the rear cross member a bit.

 

hmmm I guess a trip to sears would be in order.... at least my bay is stripped So I can just "hop in " LOL.

I never have used a ratchet that tiny but with a small swivel and an extension it might be possible. I cant imagine that would get it tight enough though... hmm

 

problem is sometimes when the bolt is too tight the 1/4 isnt strong enough to crack it, which is why sometimes its easier to just drop it, lol

 

that would make removal a bitch but for now I just wanna get the damn thing on once summit sends me the right mount inserts.

 

just try your 14mm wrench and see if you can turn it a few degrees at a time... worked for me (patience required).

 

^ like an open ended 14? and go from the side? that might work. but is that what you meant?

 

open/closed wrench. just go underneath the mount and try to use which ever side of the wrench that will grab the bolt.

 

Use combination wrench to remove but when i did it i removed the rear crossmember why are people so afraid of the rear cross member.

 

just alot of work for one bolt ya know?

 

I just drop a 3/8" 14mm socket on the bolt head. Then insert a 3" extension onto the socket and add a swivel extension to that. It's easier if the engine is out already.

 

I use a 3/8" drive "wobble" adapter 'cause the swivel/u joint one is too wide or thick to get in there. You might also be able to do it from the rear side with an open end wrench but you only get a fraction of a turn with each try. Good Luck....

 

these are all good suggestions! thanks guys!