Bed rails attachments.

Thought I would help people out here abit--
found these--t-slot nuts 9/16-3/8-16 thread
should work and $3 for a pack of four is a better deal then $3 for one--
http://www.grizzly.com/products/T-Slot-Nuts-pk-of-4-9-16-Slot-3-8-16/G9513

plus I bought hex head 3/4 inch length bolts on ebay --pack of 15 for $10 shipped
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-8-16x3-4-...ultDomain_0&hash=item2c620ee557#ht_500wt_1156

I just need help finding a good bracket to mount a CB antenna or reverse fog spot light.
Not wanting to pay $20 for the group buy on that is going on.

thanks

 

Please post back to confirm the slot nuts worked. thanks.

 

I'm comparing it to post #62 in this thread.
That is where I got the idea from.

thanks

 

got to love canada. $4.75 each for the t-slot nuts

http://www.fastenal.com/web/products/detail.ex?sku=3163956&ucst=t

says $3 each american

 

This came with my-long gone-bakflip cover. simple and work great

 

This question may be seem silly, but whats the best way to secure the T-nuts in place on the rail? Does a threaded bolt/rod push against the inside track of the rail to push the T-nut against the flanges of the rail? Or does whatever is mounted on the outside of the rail pinch the rail flanges with the T-nut? What I want to do is mount a pair of bars across the bed to hold fishing rods.....I'm thinking T-nuts with drop down pieces, some kind bar stock for the bars, and fishing rod holders designed for the boat mounted to the bars.

 

Whatever is mounted on the outside of the rail pinches the rail flanges with the T-nut. I used a 1x2 as a spacer to mount a my shovel.

 

Thanks! I ordered up some T-slot nuts at Fastenal this week.

 

Sub'd

 

First post here but just wanted to weigh in on the subject since this thread has been such a great help for me. I tried using the T-bolts as well as the elevator bolts listed earlier in this thread and found them to be lacking for securing for my bike mounts.

After my back-ordered Fastenal T-Slot nuts came in a few weeks ago I got these mounted up and huge difference! These are definitely the way to go. Perfect fit, easy to work with and very secure mounting points.

BTW, I also picked up the hex head 3/4" bolts from the eBay link Goonieman listed above and they developed surface rust after just a couple wet weeks here in Nor Cal so I picked up a set of stainless T-45 Torx-head screws instead. Few bucks more but definitely the way to go

http://www.ebay.com/itm/400209843840?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

 

what kinda bolt did you use for with this nut? i need to get a few for my rod holders and ammo can.

 

this should be sticked

 

bump kinda need this info so i know what to get.

 

Ones that fit.

From the description of the Nut:
Thread: 3/8"-16
Height: 5/8" (So you want this length plus the width of what your bolting to it plus a little bit)

 

i know that but never ordered nuts and bolts before. lol

i’m doing fishing rod holders and maybe 40mm ammo can.

 

yes. but i’m not really familiar with size/ what the thread number is and all. usually get stuff at lowes or home depot.

 

3/8 inch diameter and 16 thread pitch, ask a sales associate and they will know. It's their job.

Or use Fastenals bolt selector

Just depends on what kind of head you want

 

i went fastenal hear close and they did not have the slotted T nuts in store have to order them. may try to get bots their when i order the nuts.

 

I found someone on eBay that is selling them for $1 each. They are going to order 12 for me and charge me about $11 for shipping. They have some now that thread the whole way thru, I want the other ones.

 

If you have them ship to the store I don't think you have to pay shipping.