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[Justin Forrest]

I made a mount for my hilift several months ago, still unpainted, still haven't put the quick fists on for shovel and axe yet either.

 

[geekyadam]

Nice work. Hey can you guys post a link to the Tnuts you used? The ones I got from Home Depot don't actually fit.

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[Merk]

Great minds think alike! I just need to do a shovel upgrade haha


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[geekyadam]

1018 Steel T-Slot Nut, Black Oxide Finish, Grade 5, Tapped Through, 3/8"-16 Threads, 5/8" Height, 9/16" Slot Depth, Made in US (Pack of 5)

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Anyone know of a cheaper option? The ones I found at HD [which don't fit correctly] were about a buck a piece. I don't really want to pay $5/each just for a T-nut if there are other options out there.

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[geekyadam]

It’d be pretty cheap to get some flat stock close enough and grind it to fit then drill and tap it for whatever size fastener you wanted.


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I'd love to but I live in an area where there aren't many options for buying metal stock. I was thinking about trying to grind down the ones I got from HD, but wanted to avoid that. I only have a hand angle grinder and no vice so not sure best way to do it.

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[Cole McClung]

After reading this, I purchased t bolts and quick fists on amazon. Used a piece of wood mount the quick fists. Super sold, took ten minutes, awesome advise.

 

[Cole McClung]

I never thought of using wood for this, but it’s a great idea! Cheap, easy, and won’t scrape up the bedsides etc. You could even take it a step further and mount a wood panel the length of the rail this way and screw all sorts of things to it, like a flashlight mount, etc... you’ve got me thinking now...


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I like the whole side idea. SO MUCH room for Activities!

 

[Chris Radalia]

. Very similar. I used metal and was very satisfied.


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[Dcwn.45]

I mounted a pc of 3/4 plywood to the front rail of my Tacoma, I mount a shovel,hi-lift, and I made a bracket for my Tred boards.
I have since made a much better bungee system for the Treds.

 

[Little Big Bear]

I'd love to but I live in an area where there aren't many options for buying metal stock. I was thinking about trying to grind down the ones I got from HD, but wanted to avoid that. I only have a hand angle grinder and no vice so not sure best way to do it.

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geekyadam, I see this post was from November and not sure you found a solution yet but try McMaster Carr, good source for teenuts and raw stock. For raw metals I also use Online Metals all the time. They will sell you Any thing from inches to feet at a reasonable price.

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