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Looks like you can use a "christmas tree" type of push pin you know the ones with the ridges they come in several sizes and lengths just measure hole dia and get the right size from parts store Help section
I’ve only had my ‘17 for about 3 months. They weren’t on it. I’m ok with that. I’ve always been used to slamming my previous tailgates, but with this one, I simply push it closed. Easy peasy.
NEW OEM 17-20 Ford Super Duty Tailgate Top Rubber Bumper Cushion Bushing LH, RH. NEW OEM 2017-2019 Ford Super Duty Tailgate Rubber Bumper Cushion LH and RH.Condition: New, Interchange Part Number: HC3B 9940225-AB, HC3B 9940225-AC, HC3B 9940225-AD, HC3B 9940225-AE, Material: Rubber, Manufacturer Part Number: HC3Z 99439A00-B HC3Z 99439A00-A, Other Part Number: HC3Z99439A00B HC3Z99439A00A, Fitment Type: Direct Replacement, Manufacturer Warranty: 2 Year, Brand: Ford
I ended up tapping the existing holes in the bed with a 5/16-24 tap and replacing the plastic push pins with 5/16-24 x 3/4" 316SS button head socket cap screws and 316 flat washers installed with blue Loctite. I'm not losing those bumpers again.
Last edited by TB250; Apr 23, 2022 at 05:05 PM.
Reason: Corrected 5/15 to 5/16"
I ended up tapping the existing holes in the bed with a 5/15-24 tap and replacing the plastic push pins with 5/16-24 x 3/4" 316SS button head socket cap screws and 316 flat washers installed with blue Loctite. I'm not losing those bumpers again.
Never realized how common this issue is until it happened to all three of my trucks. I’ll keep this old thread going and add to TB250’s solution with my method; Drill out the hole to 5/16”s and put either a 10-24 or 1/4”-20 Threaded insert (nutsert) and matching 3/4” screw with washer in there and be done with it forever. I used all aluminum hardware to prevent dissimilar metals from touching but I assume if you use zinc coated hardware you’ll still outlast the truck.
Yeah. It seems the long side sticks way too far into the bed so it's easy to get scraped off. The little plastic push pins take very little force to pop out. Figure I lost mine loading hay bales in the bed, since I couldn't find the rubber piece where I unloaded them.
Never realized how common this issue is until it happened to all three of my trucks. I’ll keep this old thread going and add to TB250’s solution with my method; Drill out the hole to 5/16”s and put either a 10-24 or 1/4”-20 Threaded insert (nutsert) and matching 3/4” screw with washer in there and be done with it forever. I used all aluminum hardware to prevent dissimilar metals from touching but I assume if you use zinc coated hardware you’ll still outlast the truck.
This video was very helpful for nutsert installation tips:
"How to install rivnut, rivet nuts or nutserts, with no expensive tools"
19 f250 had this issue with the right side, on the 22 450 so far so good.
Ace hardware has better plastic pins than the factory so I replaced them and the issue never happened again until i knocked one off when loading something in the bed.
I'm very against using a threaded insert or anchor like others have done because of that; if something hits them I'd rather replace the plastic pin again than cause more damage.
After having 3 come loose and replacing the Rubber Bumper and the plastic things for about $18.00 each.
I finally got smart and bought a hex head screw with coarse threads
5/16 by 1 inch long for 35 cents and did a much better repair on my 2021 F350 than I thought possible.
It took me almost 45 seconds to make the repair.
