watchamakalit Posted June 20, 2021 Posted June 20, 2021 I was attempting to adjust my tailgate latches, and as I loosened the driver side catch where the tailgate strap mounts and it snapped off. These are a funny headed bolt for the cable to mount to. Anyone got an extra laying around?
Pete M Posted June 20, 2021 Posted June 20, 2021 I should have one that's on that mangled bed. tomorrow I'll see if I can free it from its... mangledness.
watchamakalit Posted June 22, 2021 Author Posted June 22, 2021 14 hours ago, Pete M said: got it. have you drilled out the old bolt yet? I have not. Figured its gonna be a slow process. I would hate to not be able to get it out. I feel at that point I won't have a choice but to buy one of those rust free southern beds.
500 MJ Posted June 22, 2021 Posted June 22, 2021 Drill the old one out dead center and use a tap to chase the remnants of the threads out?
Pete M Posted June 22, 2021 Posted June 22, 2021 4 hours ago, watchamakalit said: I have not. Figured its gonna be a slow process. I would hate to not be able to get it out. I feel at that point I won't have a choice but to buy one of those rust free southern beds. not sure if this info is helpful or not, but the inner nut is held in place by a single tack weld.
watchamakalit Posted June 22, 2021 Author Posted June 22, 2021 7 hours ago, Pete M said: not sure if this info is helpful or not, but the inner nut is held in place by a single tack weld. Ah. VERY helpful. I will be tender.
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