Boxlink- Mounting Base
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Boxlink- Mounting Base
Hello,
I just purchased a brand new 2018 f250 SD and it didn't come with the Box link mounting base. I bought them separately and I notice the holes are not threaded. Are the screws that came in with the base self tapping?
I just purchased a brand new 2018 f250 SD and it didn't come with the Box link mounting base. I bought them separately and I notice the holes are not threaded. Are the screws that came in with the base self tapping?
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Ford uses a lot of thread forming (rolling) fasteners, Taptite is a major supplier. Especially in the body structures. The screws will have a trilobular shape to them. Quick way to discern if they are self tapping. If so then you just need to drive them into the adjoining structure.
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Where did you get the mounting plates? I can find the cleats on Ebay no problem, but been unable to find a source for the plates (other than stealership).
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Are they the same for all models? (150,250,350)? They're not separated by F150 and SD applications are they?
Also, anyone know the bolt thread diameter and pitch for the plates? If I were to make my own plates, what little bolt size would I need?
Also, anyone know the bolt thread diameter and pitch for the plates? If I were to make my own plates, what little bolt size would I need?
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BTT -
Anyone know the thread size and pitch of the screws supplied with the plate kit? FL3Z-9928408-AB
I want to make my own plates. I see that the holes in the bed are not threaded. So what self-tapping fasteners are used?
Anyone know the thread size and pitch of the screws supplied with the plate kit? FL3Z-9928408-AB
I want to make my own plates. I see that the holes in the bed are not threaded. So what self-tapping fasteners are used?
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M6X1.00X25 is the original bolt. With a torx 30 head on ut. No reason to stay torx 30 though.
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