dwkkriley

I purchased an OEM set of Boxlink brackets and tie-downs. The bolts that came with the set don't seem to fit. Seems to be the proper diameter, but not thread. There seems to be a disproportionate amount of effort with this. Thoughts / suggestions? Thanks is advance.

JCiesla

Mine weren't easy either and I think the box isn't actually threaded and these bolts are instead self threading. See if you can see any threads in the hole or otherwise, I'm sure someone else will come in here and correct if I'm wrong. They are tough to go in though.

gDMJoe

HINT/TIP: Put your -COMPLETE- vehicle information (year, model, cab, trim, engine, wheelbase, _x4 drive, mileage, modifications, etc., etc.) in your signature -OR- provide it in your posting(s).
.

lutter5-0

Box link holes aren't threaded. Run them in with a light duty cordless impact driver. Boom, done.

obusnizzle

I read few reviews on the amazon machine about guys who bought the plate/bolt sets and complained that the bolt heads snapped or seized. I put some antiseize on the bolts when I ran them in under light power.

Aqualung

This freaked me out when I went to install my Swing Away boxes that use the BoxLink points. I don't have the BoxLink hardware, so the holes were unthreaded.

I followed the instructions and used the impact driver...let's hope I never have to take them out. I figured it was a sure recipe for aluminum-steel falling and they'd get stuck halfway and not thread anymore.

Aqualung

mikeinatlanta

Ani-seize and an impact. DO NOT RUN THEM IN SLOW AND DRY...SNAP!