Pal216

Hi Everyone,

I am struggling with the installation of the nutsert using the nut set tool. No matter what I do, I am not able to get the nutsert to expand in the opening near the pivot point of the tailgate. I have followed the instructions without any luck. The part number I have is DZ43200 and I have a 2012 F150 FX4. I even doubled checked the website and that is the correct part number. I have even watched some YouTube videos and cannot figure our what I am doing wrong.

I am usually very handy, so I am either missing something very simple or maybe I have the wrong part(s).

Any help is greatly appreciated!

Thanks, Mike

KRIEGHOFF

When you put the nutsert in the hole how many turns did you put on the nut.

I turned it 10 time and it worked.

mikeleh

Try using needle nose pliers to keep the spacers from spinning once it starts to tighten. I just put this on last week and had the same problem, Now it is installed and I'm very happy

mikeleh

Do not do any more turns than the directions say to

bigmike1461

You have to turn it more then 9 times...Turn it 9 times then unscrew it and then set it up again.I think I did mine about 3 times before it was tight....but be careful you don't strip it.

Bigbadbull

This is basically what I had to do to.
9 turns was not enough, and i had to reset the adapter again.

Pal216

Thanks everyone. I was not thinking straight at all and was turning the alan key instead of the nut against the washer. Turned it 9 revolutions the proper way and it worked like a charm. Very happy with how it works. Thanks again for your input and I want to wish everyone a Happy New Year!

bigmike1461

I also found out after a week or so mine was loose I then had to re tighten it,so check it in a few days or weeks

Pal216

If I put the loctite on the threads, how would I go about tightening it with the nutsert tool again?

bigmike1461

Loctite never gets that hard,you can always break it free