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Skid Plate Time!!!

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by wcooperider3rd, Aug 31, 2020.

  1. Aug 31, 2020 at 10:03 AM
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    Alrighty, so I was hella frustrated one day, and managed to strip 2 thread holes for the skid plate. Y'all know what imma have to do? Is there a nut plate I can replace? Or am I gonna have to tap and die this hoe? Took two bolts stripping to realize this.
     
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    if the hole was stripped then tap and die.
    If the welded nut let go on the other side you might be able to get a nut on there but it would be better to drill the hole a bit and use a nutsert. I did that on one of mine.
     
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    I used self tapping roofing screws with the little rubber/metal washer on mine when the OEM holes/Screws went to crap. Zipped them in equidistant new locations. Been about 5-6 years and holding strong. Just be careful you use 3/4” or shorter or you’ll tap a fluid line from the transmission.
     
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