That's my guess as well. But if that is the case I am surprised the dealer didn't put it on a lift rather than jack it up for the PDI though.Could it be that someone used those locations to lift the car?
So if the running boards are missing... What would you think happened here? My vehicle had it on the window sticker and build sheet, yet they were not installed.those holes are for install running boards in each side…
You know running boards, crossing bars are extras…So if the running boards are missing... What would you think happened here? My vehicle had it on the window sticker and build sheet, yet they were not installed.
The rivnuts unfortunately are smaller that the six sided holes visible in flying Avocadoes pictures.Those aren't for the running boards. They use rivnuts in much smaller holes. It is likely what the manufacturer used to carry the frame (excuse me... the body) around the assembly line. My vehicle has the same thing and I'd bet everyone does.
I couldn't agree more, I installed mine as well.The rivnuts unfortunately are smaller that the six sided holes visible in flying Avocadoes pictures.
I bought the OEM Side Steps its is a disgrace the Chino Crap that Mopar puts their name on. The rivnuts cannot be crimped since they just rotate in the holes. My Overland doesn't have round holes, it has oval holes with decent covers on them. It is not possible to install the running boards with the instructions provided with the faulty parts. It took me two weeks to find a workaround without damaging my frame. The chassis frame is aluminum. Hardened Aluminum. When I first got the OEM running board kit from Jeep in New Jersey via eBay, I called an 800# from in the box if missing parts. I wanted to let them know the rivnuts are all wrong, the woman started screaming at me that I am not a dealer and then I let her have all of it and hung up. Dealerships haven't put these on cars yet. Covid has ruined the way everything gets done. Here is the finished look. It makes the GC look finished. Before installing the side bards you must remove the entire bottom portion under your doors. That is scary, two screws on the wheel well sides. Then you grab a side by the wheel and "rip" it off , all the pop pins un snap. It is scary to see just how large the bottom panels are. I would not recommend this to anyone. A dealer will take on that responsibility/liability. I'm very happy after all the problems that my running boards are fixed very securely.
That's my concern as well.The one hole appear to be scraped to bare metal. Somehow that des not seem to way it should come from the factory. Good place for rust corrosion to begin.
If that is the case, I would expect everyone to have these same markings. I am curious if anyone else has these or not.Those aren't for the running boards. They use rivnuts in much smaller holes. It is likely what the manufacturer used to carry the frame (excuse me... the body) around the assembly line. My vehicle has the same thing and I'd bet everyone does.
That was a good idea.I used heavy fishing line tied to the very tip of the bolt. My fishing line was snaked with wire through those oval holes, I pulled them through the hole. I used tape at the tops of the thread so they would not accidentally go back into the channel. Basically I reversed the entire process. All of my hex nuts are on the outside. I tightened them almost to the point of snapping the bolts. On one side I was able to crimp only one nut, all others were reversed. On every reversed nut I was worried that the bolt would spin when tightening it, It didn't, every nut was easy to lock down. I did this in my garage with the suspension on the highest setting. The side steps were a steal of a price. $700. & $29.00 shipping
For your viewing pleasure...That's my concern as well.
If that is the case, I would expect everyone to have these same markings. I am curious if anyone else has these or not.
Huh. It looks like you're right, it probably is how they move it around the factory. Seems silly they don't just put some rubber on the mounts or add a gasket to avoid this. 🤷♂️For your viewing pleasure...
Hi Buddy,The rivnuts unfortunately are smaller that the six sided holes visible in flying Avocadoes pictures.
I bought the OEM Side Steps its is a disgrace the Chino Crap that Mopar puts their name on. The rivnuts cannot be crimped since they just rotate in the holes. My Overland doesn't have round holes, it has oval holes with decent covers on them. It is not possible to install the running boards with the instructions provided with the faulty parts. It took me two weeks to find a workaround without damaging my frame. The chassis frame is aluminum. Hardened Aluminum. When I first got the OEM running board kit from Jeep in New Jersey via eBay, I called an 800# from in the box if missing parts. I wanted to let them know the rivnuts are all wrong, the woman started screaming at me that I am not a dealer and then I let her have all of it and hung up. Dealerships haven't put these on cars yet. Covid has ruined the way everything gets done. Here is the finished look. It makes the GC look finished. Before installing the side bards you must remove the entire bottom portion under your doors. That is scary, two screws on the wheel well sides. Then you grab a side by the wheel and "rip" it off , all the pop pins un snap. It is scary to see just how large the bottom panels are. I would not recommend this to anyone. A dealer will take on that responsibility/liability. I'm very happy after all the problems that my running boards are fixed very securely.