G.C.O. Tailgate anchor system

*INFORMATION.

Installation Difficulty: ★★★★☆ (Advanced)
If you are not comfortable dealing with high-torque factory bed bolts, we highly recommend having a professional off-road shop handle the installation.

INSTALL VIDEO COMING SOON.

*TOOLS REQUIRED.
1. (2) 13mm wrenchs. 
2. (1) 12mm wrench.
3. 10mm wrench.
4. 1/4 inch bit driver.
5. High-Quality Solid T40 Torx Bit (Ratchet or Breaker Bar only. NO IMPACT TOOLS). 

CRITICAL WARNING: FACTORY HARDWARE REMOVAL The factory Toyota hinge bolts are seated with extreme torque and thread locker.

• DO NOT use an impact driver. The Torx receptacle on the factory bolt will strip out immediately.

• DO NOT use the provided security T40 bit to break the factory bolts loose. Security bits have a hollow center and will snap under heavy torque.

• PROPER METHOD: Use a high-quality, solid T40 Torx bit on a hand ratchet. Ensure the bit is seated completely to the bottom of the bolt head. Apply steady, heavy hand pressure to break it loose.

[*INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.]

N400 G.C.O. TG anchor system instructions.

   Precision Machined in Los Angeles, CA

 MAIN ANCHOR INSTALLATION

1. Remove Taillight: Remove the right passenger taillight (two 10mm bolts).

2. Remove Hinge Bolt: Remove top factory Torx hinge bolt (bed side, right).

3. Seat Anchor: Place G.C.O. billet anchor into the hinge recess. Hand-thread the blind-bolt.

4. Drive Bolt: Thread both provided nuts onto the exposed blind bolt. Use two 13mm wrenches to lock the nuts against each other. Turn the inner nut counter-clockwise to drive the bolt snug. Do not overtighten.

5. Lock Hardware: Unlock the nuts. Thread the first nut against the bed. Thread the second nut tight against the first to lock the assembly.

6. Install Lock: Snap the ABUS lock into the blind bolt tip.

7. Secure Taillight: Reinstall the taillight using the provided T27 security Torx bolts, washers, and tool.
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HINGE ABANDONMENT BOLTS

8. Swap Hardware: Remove bottom factory bolts from both (tailgate-side) hinges. Hand-thread the provided T40 bolts.

9. Tighten: Close the tailgate to access the bolt heads. Use the provided T40 bit to tighten until snug.

10. Finished.

Technical Support:
engineering@goldencoastoverlanders.com 

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