quick question

I am trying to install nerf bars on an 01 dodge ram 1500 quad cab and I cannot seem to get the 4 bolts on the underside off...they don't appear to be too rusted or anything and thus far i have only tried it with a 16'' ratchet...these bolts aren't welded in are they? my next step was to rent an impact wrench and go to town, but I just wanted to check first...

thanks

 

no they arent welded on there they are pretty tuff cuz up front they r the bolts that mount the frame to the body

 

It isn't real dangerous to take them off is it? Like the truck isnt going to fall apart if I do right?

I have very little knowledge on auto repair/modification so my questions may seem retarded haha.

 

I did mine in the winter of 2007. I had to use a breaker bar and a cheater bar to get them to move. It takes some time to get them lose but after you do that for a while they start to go and you can use a ratchet.

 

Make sure your on some what level ground and just do one bolt at a time. Thats what I did with mine. I mean don't take all four of them off at the same time just incase something happens.

 

Alright good deal...thanks for the advice!

 

Your welcome.

 

anytime and no it wont fall apart the cab weighs to much but yea u might need a cheater bar lol

 

you can take all four of them off at the same time on a steep hill if you want. its not gonna fall off cab weighs more than about 6 people can handle. they are easy to put on i did mine by myself.

 

Just did mine last weekend. Just used a regular ratchet for mine. Guess all those steroids are paying off!