Over riders without dropping fuel tank

[Legendary]

So I had another post about doing the Kleiner Mod with the drop trunk. I just realized I am doing over riders and not quick jacks. From what I can see, there is no way to apply that mod with what I have. Looks like I have to drop the gas tank to insert the bolts from the back. I am open to other possibilities. Is it possible to insert the bolts now and still have the body fit over the bolts when I install the body later?

BTW, I love the extra space in the trunk.

[MPTech]

Kliener Mod works for Over-Riders too. It's just a little more challenging to get the nuts on, but definitely easier than dropping the tank.

[Jeff Kleiner]

Do my coupler mod. Drill the overrider holes to 15/32”, install the all thread, spacers, etc. just as you would for quick jacks then slide the overriders on. It takes some nimble fingers—-and usually no small amount of swearing—-but you can then install nuts from the hollow side of the overriders. Done it dozens of times

Jeff

[Legendary]

Ok thanks. Didn't think that would work. Since it's been done before I will definitely try it.

[Legendary]

Picked up the hardware today from Lowe's and Home Depot. Total cost was $25.00

[Legendary]

I bought a 36 inch all thread rod and cut it evenly at 9 inches each. I made sure the top two couplers pass through the aluminum and is in direct contact with the frame. I used a little lock tight on the threads. Once the body and over riders are on the car I will trim the rods back a bit more.


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[egchewy79]

you can also throw on some jam nuts if you want to be certain these don't move.

[Jeff Kleiner]

I bought a 36 inch all thread rod and cut it evenly at 9 inches each. I made sure the top two couplers pass through the aluminum and is in direct contact with the frame. I used a little lock tight on the threads. Once the body and over riders are on the car I will trim the rods back a bit more.


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I certainly hope you mean you used lock tight on the threads of the that fasten the couplers to the chassis and not the all thread---because it has to be removed to install the body.

Jeff

[Legendary]

Yes, I put it on the bolt connecting the coupler. Not on the all tread rod.

[MPTech]

Do my coupler mod. Drill the overrider holes to 15/32”, install the all thread, spacers, etc. just as you would for quick jacks then slide the overriders on. It takes some nimble fingers—-and usually no small amount of swearing—-but you can then install nuts from the hollow side of the overriders. Done it dozens of times

Jeff

Hey Jeff! Do you a link to your Coupler Mod? I searched this and the old thread and couldn't find it.

Thanks! Mark

[dbo_texas]

Here is one of the threads with Jeff's instructions: https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/show...hlight=coupler

And if doing over riders, refer to this one: https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/show...hlight=coupler

I have a OneNote notebook with links to just about everything This forum is awesome. Maybe one day I'll convert my notes into a searchable Google Doc with a table of contents and share the link with everyone.....has tons of details/tips/tricks I've learned over the years from the folks on the forum.

[Jeff Kleiner]

Hey Jeff! Do you a link to your Coupler Mod? I searched this and the old thread and couldn't find it.

Thanks! Mark

Here ya' go Mark.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/show...hlight=coupler

Jeff

[MPTech]

Here ya' go Mark.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/show...hlight=coupler

Jeff

Thanks Jeff! We've got a new builder and an old member working on his second Roadster, both interested in this mod. They looked at mine and really liked it, but I couldn't find your original post.