1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Rail Nut inserts?!

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by WaynesWorld69, Jan 27, 2018.

  1. Jan 28, 2018 at 1:03 PM
    #21
    ChemDawg

    ChemDawg Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 15, 2015
    Member:
    #155296
    Messages:
    2,455
    Gender:
    Male
    Maine
    Vehicle:
    2005 sr5 4x4
  2. Jan 28, 2018 at 1:06 PM
    #22
    sea_ledford

    sea_ledford Active Member

    Joined:
    Jan 7, 2018
    Member:
    #240506
    Messages:
    43
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Chris
    Vehicle:
    2018 DCLB OR Cement
    peeled off the dealer sticker
    Because I'd rather shop local than buy on-line I looked at Lowes, Home depot, and 2 local hardware stores... none of them had anything like a t slot nut. Looking on-line at those stores for strut threaded inserts didn't produce anything either.

    A quick google search for "strut threaded inserts" came up with this for @Admiral_Akbar though:
    https://www.garvinindustries.com/ha...MI7rWS4cb72AIVVrXACh0x7gpEEAQYBCABEgKC9vD_BwE

    Not sure if it is the correct dimensions, but looks like it would be close.
     
  3. Jan 28, 2018 at 1:14 PM
    #23
    Spackler

    Spackler Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 1, 2017
    Member:
    #228812
    Messages:
    357
    Gender:
    Male
  4. Jan 28, 2018 at 1:36 PM
    #24
    Skydvrr

    Skydvrr IG: @kalopsianick

    Joined:
    Sep 13, 2017
    Member:
    #229889
    Messages:
    12,652
    First Name:
    Nick
    YMH
    Vehicle:
    Black '17 OR

    It's not powder coated unitstrut. And spring nuts don't work correctly on the rolled lip of the bed rail. You can get em to bite, but it's mostly corner to opposite corner. So it's only bearing on two points.
     
  5. Jan 28, 2018 at 2:19 PM
    #25
    mast75

    mast75 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 7, 2018
    Member:
    #240605
    Messages:
    721
    Gender:
    Male
    Wilkes Barre,Pa
    Vehicle:
    2018 WHITE TRD OR DC SB AT
    TRD oil cap,Tacoma bed mat,vent visors,Undercover Tonneau cover,tinted windows,remote start,auto armor,SS toyo exhaust tip,OEM Tacoma tailgate Letters
    It’s cheaIf you do not want to pay ~$200+ for the OEM bed rail system then a cheaper alternative is to use electrical Unistrut. It is virtually the same as the OEM bed rails except it is a little wider and i believe stronger.

    Rails-Unistrut

    3 sticks of 10' long Unistrut from a local hardware store: Link to website
    3@$16.34 = $49.02

    Installation Hardware
    (12) M6 x 1
    (12) 1/4" fender washers

    Mounting Hardware

    3/8” Unistrut channel nuts: Link to website
    3/8” Hex Head Bolts (length depends on what your attaching)
    3/8” Lock Washers
    3/8” Fender Washers


    [​IMG]p version of unistrut minus the spring on the spring nut same principle.
     
    Last edited: Jan 28, 2018
  6. Jan 28, 2018 at 4:17 PM
    #26
    WaynesWorld69

    WaynesWorld69 [OP] Member

    Joined:
    Jan 27, 2018
    Member:
    #242659
    Messages:
    6
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Wayne
    Vehicle:
    2017 Tacoma TRD Offroad
    Inconel because I'm going to TIG weld some ENiCrFe-7 eye slip hooks onto an Inconel bracket I fabbed in the shop. I don't want any cross contamination with any Carbon or Low carbon alloys parts. I have access to inconel blocks at BWXT where I work that i can machine into the inserts but was wondering if they're available for sale first before I waste time machining.
     
  7. Jan 28, 2018 at 4:19 PM
    #27
    Skydvrr

    Skydvrr IG: @kalopsianick

    Joined:
    Sep 13, 2017
    Member:
    #229889
    Messages:
    12,652
    First Name:
    Nick
    YMH
    Vehicle:
    Black '17 OR

    That's not what op was asking for. He has the bed rail already.
     
    Gunshot-6A likes this.
  8. Mar 8, 2018 at 4:00 PM
    #28
    tatacoma

    tatacoma Member

    Joined:
    Feb 27, 2018
    Member:
    #245803
    Messages:
    14
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Tom
    North Carolina
    Vehicle:
    2011 Grey Tacoma Prerunner Access Cab AT 2.7 motor
    Kenwood Sound System, Local bird poop
    Will these fit the 2nd Gen Taco rails?
     
  9. Mar 8, 2018 at 4:21 PM
    #29
    sandyTrd87

    sandyTrd87 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 27, 2015
    Member:
    #165297
    Messages:
    343
    Gender:
    Male
    Socal
    Bilstien 5100's x4 Dobinson 448 springs, rear 2inch AAL
    This site contains affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
    #29

Products Discussed in

To Top