09 rails on 05 M7.

[westech]

Anyone put 09 rails on a 05M7. Does it bolt right up. It's a stock 141" skid to 153" 09 rails.

 

[WYsteph]

I would think so. might have to make 1 or 2 new holes. I put a set of 07's on my 05 M7 and they where dang close.

 

[westech]

I guess I'll find out.

Thanks, we'll try it and see if I find some rails. Anyone else know of this being done?

 

[Bearcat]

Just do it
We did similar setup to my pal's CF 8 SP -07. We used -07 rails and float converstion and it was bolt on stuff. We had to change rear suspension tunnel rear brackets to M style but you already have those. Get the conversion too, it's worth the money. I put float conversion and 141" into my CF 7 SP -06. Had also change the brackets but everything was just bolt on stuff.

 

[moderatebill]

I wouldn't do it. The suspension is totally different. Only small modifications from 05-07, but from 08-09 are very different. I just tried to put 08 rails on my 07 and am very nervous about doing it. PM me if you have questions or want pictures.

 

[Nubulin]

Rails are fine, but there is really no place for the front of the torsion springs to mount to the rail.

 

[76FOMOCO]

Rails are fine, but there is really no place for the front of the torsion springs to mount to the rail.

fox float conversion fixes this.

 

[westech]

What's the float conversion and who makes it? Would all the headache go away if I could find a whole 08-09 skid to stick under it. If that makes it simple....anyone have a 08-09 153" skid for sale. Not that I'm scared of a little work and figuring things out, just might make more sense to go that road. And thanks for the input so far.

 

[Bearcat]

Float conv is AC accessory and you can find it from AC shop etc. Good product for powder. It comes with both arms and rear float shock + needed other stuff. You need front shock from old skid.