Any experience w/ Sir Michaels?

[tacoINtacoma]

I've got a sir michaels roll pan ready to go to the paint shop, and it said it was "bolt on", but when you look at the install kit it comes with a bunch of self tapping sheet metal screws. Anyone installed one of these and was it easy? - Thanks

[tam]

Best thing to do is drill pilot holes then just sink em in. It def. helps if youve got an extra set of hands to help you hold it in place. I put mine on at the Sac meet.

tam

[ChrisTaco]

bolt on =tapping screws, there's no other way. and it's not the bolt on ur thinking of buddy sorry. I got a sir michaels and just got my truck back from the shop last week, but i shaved and painted mine. So pleased with it, gotta take some pics...just been lousy weather here.

[Billabong]

yeah... its bolt on... however, it doesnt use any existing holes on the bed. use the self tapping screws... u'll be set.

and if you still have your spare tire on, you might wanna take it off, unless you really want to show it off to the ppl behind you.

[tacomatoy2001]

It's pretty simple to put on, This is my 2nd one, my first one had custom dual exhaust cut outs. First of all this may sound stupid, but:

1. Is your stock bumper already off?
2. Have you held it up to test fit it?

Defintly have someone else to help, you, its not heavy, just long an aukward to hold by your self.

1. Hold it up to the truck, one person on either side

2. There are 6 screws (use self tapping ones, can't remeber if the ones it came with were or not) that go on the front lip and 2 on either side underneath, below the tailight to the left (passenger side) to the right (drivers side), when you hold it up you'll understand better than I can explain in words.

Measure it all and screw them in, on the front lip, do one on each side at a time to hold in. I had to push in the bottom while tightening the screw, so it matched up. Just take your time, you'll be fine.

I hope I've steered you in the right direction, this is how we did ours and it worked out fine if not someone please correct me. Oh after, be sure to measure it up and drill out your holes FIRST, before getting it painted, my directions for mine, said to test fit it, because after oit had been altered (drilled into and or painted, you can't return it). And after you get it painted, set it aside over night and let it fully dry before you put it on, I screwed up and did not do this other wise when you go to drill in your screws, the head of them may tear away the paint, I had to use my touch up paint around the edges to clean it up because I got impatient

I hope I was some help,
Here are 2 pics attached (1st is before, 2nd is installed), print them off and use as a guide if you want.
Later,
Pete
01 Taco

[tacomatoy2001]

2nd installed pic

[tacoINtacoma]

Thanks for the pics and advice on that, it looks nice. The kit I ordered comes with self tapping screws. As far as pre-drilling, the roll pan comes with pre-drilled slots along the top, so I'm not sure if yours didn't have them or you're referring to the body it'self. I know I need to take off the bumper so the paint shop can test fit it before. My tax return is late so my project is on temporary hold, but I should have it on in the next few weeks. Thanks again.

[renan505]

it looks nice i just order mine. is there a hitch that could work on it though?

[tacoINtacoma]

Sir Michaels offers the hidden hitch with some models, but not for the taco. Why? I don't know, it would be nice to have. It's always a struggle trying to find that balance between mini truck and functional truck. Hell, I use mine all the time, from hauling furniture, garbage, mountain bikes, beauty bark, river rock, you name it. The only thing I can think of is to get 2 trucks I would love to have a black S-runner. I guess I need a big rusty farm truck for that sort of stuff. Ahhhh, thats the price we pay for being a tacosapien.