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Tailgate Panel "Nut"

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by RTedder2, Apr 14, 2024.

  1. Apr 14, 2024 at 11:36 AM
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    RTedder2

    RTedder2 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hey everyone. Do any of y'all have/know the part number for the plastic "nuts" that the panel screw to?
    Or a replacement? Or upgrade?
    A couple of mine are a little stripped from a few too many removals.

    Thanks!
     
  2. Apr 14, 2024 at 12:49 PM
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    I wouldn't mind that info. Mine is on but if I put the original back I imagine it's not gonna be tight
     
  3. Apr 14, 2024 at 4:28 PM
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    So I ordered something from Amazon called a "snap in nut". Its a 1/4-20 square nut inside a spring steel cage that snaps into a square hole. I also ordered some fender washers from Amazon as they are cheaper than the local box stores. I chose 1/4" because they are close to the original size and i already had some SS allen drive bolts on hand. I have a flat tailgate panel that i may have to materfy a little to fit, but that'll be easy.
    I'll follow up here when i've got it all done.
    :cheers:
     
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  4. Apr 17, 2024 at 5:18 PM
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    Ok follow up.
    I got the snap in nuts all installed. Kinda a PITA, but got them all in.
    They have enough "float" that all the bolts would go in.
    All in all, I'm pleased with the results. A lot more solid option than the plastic ones.
     
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