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Old May 4, 2019 | 08:35 PM
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Gatorback install question

Hi all,

Hypothetically if one didn't realize that the gatorback rear flaps came with both aluminum and stainless steel washers, and mixed them through the install, are they going to be asking for trouble?

It sure was a lot of work putting them on, I'd hate to pull everything off and redo it.

Is there a strong reason they included both aluminum and stainless for different applications?

Thank you.
 
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Old May 4, 2019 | 08:46 PM
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Which ones did you buy?
 
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Which ones did you buy?
The ones from sharptruck with the brakects.
 
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Originally Posted by thewholetruth
Hi all,

Hypothetically if one didn't realize that the gatorback rear flaps came with both aluminum and stainless steel washers, and mixed them through the install, are they going to be asking for trouble?

It sure was a lot of work putting them on, I'd hate to pull everything off and redo it.

Is there a strong reason they included both aluminum and stainless for different applications?

Thank you.
The aluminum washers are to be used against the aluminum brackets. The stainless washers are used in conjunction with nylon washers. All of this is to prevent any sort of galvanic corrosion. As long as you don't have dissimilar metals making contact, you should be fine.

Shameless plug... I have a full set of gatorback with no metal plates for sale. I opted to go another route. I installed the front ones, then changed my mind. I'd let them go for a good price. If anyone is interested, just send me a PM.
 
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any other opinions? Thank you
 
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Originally Posted by thewholetruth
Hi all,

Hypothetically if one didn't realize that the gatorback rear flaps came with both aluminum and stainless steel washers, and mixed them through the install, are they going to be asking for trouble?

It sure was a lot of work putting them on, I'd hate to pull everything off and redo it.

Is there a strong reason they included both aluminum and stainless for different applications?

Thank you.

Aluminum washers are for 17 and up

steel washers for 99 thru 16

steel on an aluminum body will cause electrolysis resulting in corrosion

 
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