QuickFist on Cubby Hole Mounting Screws

I haven't seen this done on TW, so here's a photo for discussion. I substituted two of the cubby hole mounting screws in the bed with longer socket head cap screws and mounted QuickFists. It's a pretty low-effort mod. Cubby hole access is clear even with something inserted in the QuickFists.

Interestingly, despite the bed being mostly dry with the tonneau cover, the Fastenal-bought cap screws still rusted. Looks like black oxide is a poor coating against road salt. I initally put a torque wrench there. Upon seeing rust, I moved the torque wrench into the cab.

 

Nice man!

 

Black oxide is actually a form of rust. It's controlled with a chemical that allows the formation of oxide. This chemical and heat, and it will turn black instead of red. Iron oxide (rust) is what happens normally. A non ferrous metal or stainless is really the only way to prevent it.

 

Way to think outside the box. I'm gonna have to do this.