Does anyone know the T Nut size for the factory side bed rails?

[TIM FROM PA]

I am trying to get the proper size T-nut to put into the factory installed bed side rails. I got some nuts that fit the Tacoma rails but they are not wide enough for the rail on the Maverick. Looking for it to take a 3/18 - 16 bolt. Anyone know where to get the proper size?

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[TIM FROM PA]

Typoed bolt size, 3/8 - 16 bolt

 

[NJBob]

Always found that McMaster Carr has that kind of stuff. Maybe worth a look

 

[MakinDoForNow]

I am trying to get the proper size T-nut to put into the factory installed bed side rails. I got some nuts that fit the Tacoma rails but they are not wide enough for the rail on the Maverick. Looking for it to take a 3/18 - 16 bolt. Anyone know where to get the proper size?

I looked at mine and it appears that a regular T-nut might not be large enough to distribute any load of any significant size as the wall thickness is pretty thin. The sliders that come with the channel are about 3.5-4" long (I did not measure), so maybe you need to consider getting 2 or 4 more. You would have to take channel at least part way off to slide them in though. You could of course custom make a nut. I measured 1 3/8". I looked but didn't find one that size but I'm feel like something should be out there. A lot depends of course is how much load you put on it. When I get a little time I'll see what I can find. Maybe Ford has other designs?

 

[RGinFL]

A strut cone nut works great on the factory rail. I used a couple on my truck.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Adamax/5002818491

 

[Shay]

Both M8 and M6.

 

[TIM FROM PA]

RGinFL.....Thanks for the tip, Lowes by me was short on them but the Home Depot had them in bags of 5. They do work great as you said. Sharing the Home Depot link below:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Superst...n-Gold-Galvanized-5-Pack-ZCM100-3-8/100189687

PROBLEM SOLVED......Thanks again!

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