Since I sold more of these hatch bolt kits than I thought I would, I'd like to return the favor to you guys and do a small how to on my method of installing them.
First I run my hatch seal. Then if the rail isn't wide enough I use a gasket punch from harbor freight (I had to sharpen it some) and cut a notch out neatly from the seal.
Then I use a drill bit in the t nut to mark my spot once I determine its general location.
Just twist the drill bit (one that fits in the t nut with hardly any slack, bout .130 size) and I makes a mark like the above pic
Gasket punch in this pic. Then drill a pilot hole. Go up one drill bit size at a time. If your using number bits that would take foreve do jump .010-.015 at a time till you get to .221".
Once you have your hole drilled, scuff up that nut and the bottom of the rail with rough sand paper. Test fit.
This is a step I do that you don't have to. I think it looks tacky sticking out like that so I grind it down a little on one side till its flush. Much better looking.
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