watchamakalit Posted June 20, 2021 Share 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted June 20, 2021 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 got it. have you drilled out the old bolt yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchamakalit Posted June 22, 2021 Author Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500 MJ Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 Drill the old one out dead center and use a tap to chase the remnants of the threads out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted June 22, 2021 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchamakalit Posted June 22, 2021 Author Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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