Sorry for jumping in. I did my install 2 weeks ago and as advertised there were 2 tough spots. The first was there wasn't enough threads showing on the long screw to get the nut started. I ended up grinding off 1/8" or so of the long spacer. I really don't see what that could hurt. The other is keeping the plate with the stud on it from spinning on the driver's side when using the deformed thread locknut. It would be easy if you substituted a regular nut and lockwasher there. I was determined to do it with the locknut so the whole job took me almost 2 hours. There's no need to lift the truck but you ought to put some boxes under the vehicle to support the bar while you're positioning it.
Let us know how the install goes for you.
Tom
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