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Old Apr 6, 2017 | 06:23 PM
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Help with bed nuts

When I took the bed off my super camper special I wasn't being very smart and cut the bolts. I was then left with seized studs in these clip type captive nuts. I need these nuts due to lack of clearance over the rear tank. If I had to I could weld the nuts to the inner frame but don't really dig that idea. Anyone know where I can possibly get the nuts. Here is a pic.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2017 | 08:12 PM
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When I was putting my fender on I wrecked the one that mounts the bottom. To my surprise my local specialty hardware store carried them. That was a 5/16" or 3/8", not sure what all sizes are available.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2017 | 08:41 PM
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Standard U-nuts. Can get them at most hardware stores, box stores and NAPA
 
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Old Apr 6, 2017 | 08:47 PM
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Cool, I will check tomorrow. Thanks guys
 
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Old Apr 6, 2017 | 09:48 PM
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Body shops also carry these. Bolts might be more of an issue to find.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2017 | 02:09 AM
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I've heard that using super duty bolts is a good idea, as they have a torx head. They come with the U nuts
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Old Apr 14, 2017 | 05:04 PM
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Super duty bolts

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I've heard that using super duty bolts is a good idea, as they have a torx head. They come with the U nuts
2000 FORD F-250 SUPER DUTY 7.3L V8 DIESEL Turbocharged Truck Bed Hardware | RockAuto


Exactly the route I went. I'm thinking of doing the other 6 all with the SD bolts, U clips. Much easier than crawling around under the bed and having crap fall in your eyes. Throw some anti-seize on the bolts, and you're good to go. Got mine at the Ford dealership.
 

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