pioneer rack bolts

Gerry · Post by **Gerry** » Sat Sep 19, 2015 2:10 pm

Do the bolts start on tailgate side so just bolt head sticks up on tailgate or rack side so nuts on tailgate?
Thanks,

Carter · Post by **Carter** » Sat Sep 19, 2015 3:22 pm

I installed mine with the bolt heads on the inside so when sliding things in and out of the bed nothing catches on the threaded bolt shank. If it were installed the other way with threads up when the gate is lowered to the horizontal position the shank would catch if it extended beyond the nut. A nut with a washer protrudes further than just the head of the bolt.

PoW · Post by **PoW** » Sat Sep 19, 2015 8:37 pm

A fastener known as as 'elevator bolt' is ideal, it has a very flat head and won't catch on anything.

https://www.boltdepot.com/Product-Detai ... duct=14880

Dennis

Gerry · Post by **Gerry** » Sun Sep 20, 2015 11:43 am

Thanks for the imput. I'm trying to keep truck original so want to match that

mike_l · Post by **mike_l** » Wed Sep 23, 2015 5:27 pm

I couldn't find a picture but I would think the bolt heads would be on the inside. The reflector screw heads are on the inside which I presumed were to minimize snagging equipment or troops. I expect the same thought would be with the pioneer rack.

Gerry · Post by **Gerry** » Fri Sep 25, 2015 6:09 pm

Thanks

m37jarhead · Post by **m37jarhead** » Thu Nov 12, 2015 6:05 am

PoW wrote:A fastener known as as 'elevator bolt' is ideal, it has a very flat head and won't catch on anything.

https://www.boltdepot.com/Product-Detai ... duct=14880

Dennis

I found a raft of elevator bolts at my local Ace Hardware store. Many sizes and lengths.
JB

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