WKOR slider install on AHC LX 470 - do I need to bend this line? (1 Viewer)

[Pulgasari]

Tried installing my new WKOR sliders yesterday but had to give up because I ran into a thick hard line on the driver's side that wouldn't budge and I didn't want it touching the slider directly. I'm assuming it's AHC?

Wanted to bend it out a few mm for the u-bolt to clear but it feels basically impossible - the thick line really didn't want to leave the mounting clip and when I pulled it out it slid right back in.

Any suggestions on what to do here? Can I just add some padding between the slider and the line or does it absolutely need the clearance?

The smaller line (I'm assuming it's a brake line) is a lot more flexible and I have a brake line bending tool I'm planning on using for that.

 

[213374U]

If memory serves me correctly, this is on the inside of the driver-side frame rail? I'll have to check mine over lunch and update here, but I believe I was able to get the mounting plate behind it.

Also, I'm assuming you went with the AHC compatible (2-post) sliders when you ordered from WKOR?

 

[Pulgasari]

Yes, this is on the inside of the driver-side frame rail, where the first post is supposed to mount (near the first row of the vehicle). And I did get the AHC compatible 2-post sliders.

I'm not concerned that I can get the u-bolt behind it, I just want to make sure that I won't be damaging anything if I don't bend the thick line.

 

[Land Shark]

If concerned cut a piece of old rubber hose to shield it.

 

[geo5]

If concerned cut a piece of old rubber hose to shield it.

This is exactly what I did on my metal tech sliders, seems like similar installation. No wear spots on the rubber after 6 months so must be a good interface

 

[Pulgasari]

Ended up buying a rubber hose for $0.99 at a local hardware store, worked great to space things out!

 

[LCT]

Pics or it didn’t happen

 

[Pulgasari]

Pics or it didn’t happen

Better late than never

 

[GTV]

I used some spacers and longer hardware.

 

[waynegro]

Out of curiosity is there a wait for the WKOR sliders right now? Thinking about ordering a set.