3D Printed Tailgate Hole Caps

[Enchalada]

In this thread I detail the cost and how to on having these printed if you do not have the ability to do it yourself.

https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/forum/threads/gromets.38075/#post-686842

thanks.. just placed an order with xometry.com and cost was like $16 shipped, not rushed; rushing was way expensive..

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[Darnon]

shipping is OUTRAGEOUS even when you put stuff in a padded envelope...........

If it's under 13-16 oz you should be able to ship it First Class which is pretty cheap (<$6). Although last I knew the USPS website likes to hide that option in favor of Priority Mail (which is expensive), but if you have a PayPal account you can generate/buy the shipping label through them.

 

[davedogg]

thanks.. just placed an order with xometry.com and cost was like $16 shipped, not rushed; rushing was way expensive..

This is what I got

 

[RichardCranium]

Here is the link to the cubby grid. It is a zip file within a thread, the original was pulled from thingiverse.

https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/f...parts-options-for-maverick.26957/#post-541748

This is the phone mount I used, it works great. Very snug fit and I use a Pro Max sized iPhone.

https://a.co/d/jbtVYTn


I am using a Sovol SV01 Pro and I haven't fully dialed in the temp settings for this PETG, nor do I use a filament dryer so I did sand a little after I pulled it off of the bed because of stringing on this print.

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Thanks for the link, people are selling these for $35 on Etsy. I was going to design my own.

 

[RichardCranium]

If it's under 13-16 oz you should be able to ship it First Class which is pretty cheap (<$6). Although last I knew the USPS website likes to hide that option in favor of Priority Mail (which is expensive), but if you have a PayPal account you can generate/buy the shipping label through them.

First class packages are a thing of the past. USPS uses "Ground advantage" now. Good news is, it can be a little heavier than before. old first class was up to 13oz retail and up to 16 oz wholesale postage. Up to 16 oz, box or envelope, is about $5 to ship.

 

[RichardCranium]

This is what I got

DANG!!! you can buy a 3D printer for that.

 

[RichardCranium]

This is the design I am working in, but I am having trouble with tabs snapping once printed. If I can get it working, I will post it on ETSY. I will keep you posted.

 

[bbhaag]

This is what I got

You must have entered something incorrectly then. No way it costs $90 for these two small parts.

Here is what I got and even with shipping it comes out to a little over $16 like @Enchalada mentioned.

 

[Don806]

If it's under 13-16 oz you should be able to ship it First Class which is pretty cheap (<$6). Although last I knew the USPS website likes to hide that option in favor of Priority Mail (which is expensive), but if you have a PayPal account you can generate/buy the shipping label through them.

I had the lady at the PO giving me the most inexpensive option when I was shipping some FITS type items my son was printing, was trying to sell stuff on the cheap to folks here, but I didn't feel right selling something for $2.50 and having to charge $3.50 to mail it

 

[Enchalada]

the difference in cost is in the production and delivery times..

production:
expedited $39.50 (2 buss days) - $24.26 & $15.35 (Large & Small pieces, respectively)
Standard $19.93 (3 buss days) - $11.27 & $8.66
Economy $15.63 (6 buss days) - $8.84 & 6.79

then you got the shipping method
by nov 10 $33.66
by Nov 13 $22.44
by Nov 16 $FREE

choose the economy and whatever the free shipping is.. itll be more like $16

 

[Octantis]

This is the design I am working in, but I am having trouble with tabs snapping once printed. If I can get it working, I will post it on ETSY. I will keep you posted.

Your tabs breaking issue is a direction of printing issue. Your tabs are built upon layer lines. When you apply pressure to the tab it will snap rather than bend. My recommendation would be to do a two part print. The plate prints in the same direction you currently have it and make some spring clips you print on their side. Here's a link for a design I made for the 12v connection in the bed. https://www.printables.com/model/561054-ford-maverick-bed-cover. I made some tabs on the z axis as well but only one thing needs to bend for insertion.

 

[JohnnyComeLately]

Mine snapped right in like a factory part. I would recommend letting them cool a little before pulling them off the print bed. I set mine bed temp at 83º C (181.4º F) when using PETG and the part may still be a bit pliable if removed at that temp. Very functional part, highly recommend.

Agree. If you remove PETG too quickly it creates problems. I just let the print finish and find other things to do.

I usually set my bed around 70 C and spray the bed with hairspray (SV06 is a bed slinger, so the bed moves back and forth while the print nozzle stays in place). When I come back awhile later, the bed's back to room temperature and I have a small spatula that came with the printer to pop it off the bed. Always works like a champ.

 

[davedogg]

This is what their customer service said about my $90+ order. So I don't know what you guys did lol

 

[Tim d]

I printed these yesterday and they are a perfect fit. There was a thread a while back where someone had mentioned hauling some pea gravel and some got into their tailgate through these openings and it rattled every time they would close the tailgate. I found this file on a Facebook group with the link to Thingiverse. Printed in Black PETG and took right at an hour. Very practical print and I have not seen anything like this being sold aftermarket.

This is the link if anyone wants to print it themselves.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6265706

Good job! Disappointed Ford decided to leave this gapping hole there. I cover it with duct tape Everytime I haul something that can get in there,then remove the duct tape.my 14 year old rams tailgate does not have this and the tailgate has no rust.

 

[bbhaag]

This is what their customer service said about my $90+ order. So I don't know what you guys did lol

Hmmmm I don't think that is true. Since I went through the trouble of getting a quote I just went ahead and purchased the covers. I immediately received a receipt in my inbox with no mention of a minimum amount needed.

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