If you’re looking to an alternative to the plug tap / thread chaser method look no further. Super simple!
Let’s dive in shall we?
Step 1: acquire supplies
Supplies needed:
45cal gun bore brush. Here is a pack of four for $9.95. I only needed one brush for two holes. It was pretty well smashed down when I was finished so I would say these would be a one time use thing. Next time you need to clean your holes use a new brush.
Gun Bore Brushe Set - 45 Cleaning Brush - 45 Brush Set with Solid Metallic Storage Box - 410 Cleaning Brush, 410 bore Brush, 40 Caliber bore Brush 45
Amazon.com: Gun Bore Brushe Set - 45 Cleaning Brush - 45 Brush Set with Solid Metallic Storage Box - 410 Cleaning Brush, 410 bore Brush, 40 Caliber bore Brush 45: Kitchen & Dining
Some gun cleaner solvent. I used OTIS 085 CLP All in One. $4.19 I slathered this shit on in and around my hole (
) and have like 95% left. This will last a long time.
Otis 085 CLP Gun Cleaner
Amazon.com : Otis 085 CLP Gun Cleaner : Sports & Outdoors
A power drill/driver to attach your 45cal brush too.
Step 2: give your rear holes an enema
Attach 45 cal bore brush to your drill/driver
Slather bore cleaner on the brush as best ya can. It’ll be a little drippy.
Slide that brush into your rear holes and go to town. In and out. Faster and slower. Keep it well lubricated. I squirted solvent from the top down while the brush was inside the hole.
You’ll at first notice the bore brush threading itself into the hole. It’s a snug fit. Eventually the brush will get mashed down. Use some muscle, turn your drill to full speed and hold that drill at wide open throttle and keep it steady centered in the hole. Run your drill backwards (lefty loosey) and a bunch of solvent and debris will fly out of the hole and spin off the brush. Just keep at it for several minutes. I think I went five minutes or so for each hole and pretty much full speed the entire time and that was all I needed. I have a 2021 with 2k miles so YMMV.
Now after a thorough cleaning I was able to thread the new longer bolts in by hand about half way. At that point I met some resistance (again I was just using my fingers) so then I attached my socket and ratchet and was able to EFFORTLESSLY tighten the bolt the remainder of the way.
I then used my drill with a socket attached to spin the bolt in and out EFFORTLESSLY. Here is video proof!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXHV3HgwoiE&feature=youtu.be
Step 3: install skid
Contort your body however you need to get the skid into position. After I cramped up I caved and grabbed my floor jack. I hoisted the plate up into position and threaded the bolts in by hand. Easy peasy.
Installing the skid was a breeze at this point. The bolts hand tightened all the way to the skid plate. Then just a few quick turns with the ratchet and GOOD TO GO.
This is my alternative method for those weary about a plug tap. Each will work and take about the same amount of time. But now you have options!
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