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Old Feb 23, 2007 | 01:01 PM
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Special "U" or "J" Nuts

I picked up, for free, a set of Ford step bars. They look kinda like nerf bars, but are flatter. I got the bars, 3 brackets for each side, and all the bolts. My problem is that there is no nut at the mounting points under the rocker panel. I suppose there needs to be a "U" or "J" nut , or maybe a cage nut under there, but I don't have a sample to look at.
Anyone got the Ford bars? Can you take a look at what the fastening system is?
 
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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 09:24 PM
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I have installed acouple and they are U clip nuts or speed nuts. You should be able to find them at a nut and bolt shop cheaper than the dealer.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 04:52 PM
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Got 'Em

I found the "U" nuts. They were a common item at the local Body Shop. A little pricy, but when you figure the total cost of nerf bars at $12.00 (everything but the nuts was free), I'll shut up now.
 
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