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Apr 24, 2014 | 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by matt_m

Plenty strong due to the formation but too thin to tap. The CMS holes are stamped to form a nut.

Copy. I could use a self tapping screw....

Apr 24, 2014 | 11:20 AM

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Apr 24, 2014 | 11:26 AM

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That was my original idea for the pre cut holes but finding one locally is impossible.

Apr 24, 2014 | 11:35 AM

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That was my original idea for the pre cut holes but finding one locally is impossible.

Probably the cleanest way IMO.

I ended up buying a kit on line. But, I have other uses than just projects on the F150.

Apr 24, 2014 | 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Greg Owen

Mine weren't threaded either when I bought my truck. I tapped them myself with a 5/16-18 tap. The thread & pics are here: https://www.f150forum.com/f38/extra-...-heavy-154989/

With the inspiration from this thread I got too it. Basically copied Greg's design.

4x 6"x1.5" 1/4 steel
4x 3" C Channel
2 Pac Tool Mounts
1 Rhino Tool

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