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What is this fastener called?

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by jnossoff, Nov 28, 2019.

  1. Nov 28, 2019 at 12:11 PM
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    jnossoff

    jnossoff [OP] 2000 Xcab Pre-Runner with Leer 122 shell

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  2. Nov 28, 2019 at 12:13 PM
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    rnish

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    I call them “fender clips”.
     
  3. Nov 28, 2019 at 12:15 PM
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    tcjacado

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    I think its called a u-nut clip
     
  4. Nov 28, 2019 at 12:16 PM
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    Oldie2007

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    Clip Nut, U clip.
    Google Dorman, they make all kinds.
     
  5. Dec 14, 2019 at 10:39 AM
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    Larzzzz

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    I know them as speed nuts...
     
  6. Dec 14, 2019 at 10:43 AM
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    FastEddy59

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    Some folks call ‘em Adell fasteners or clips.
     
  7. Dec 17, 2019 at 11:54 PM
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    Jeff Lange

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    U type spring nut, among other names that have been mentioned.
     
  8. Dec 18, 2019 at 4:45 PM
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    azreb

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    They are called a number of profane things when dropped and lost :)
     
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  9. Dec 27, 2019 at 6:00 AM
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    Tacorific

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    Dad always called them Tinnerman nuts.
     
  10. Dec 27, 2019 at 6:09 AM
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    That one old guy

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    Fender clip, a speed nut is a completely different animal in these parts..

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    Though they can be known as a floating speed nut in some catalogs/ aka speed nut.
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