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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 04:42 PM
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When I installed my new rear bumper / tire carrier I no longer needed the cable for the third brake light or the stock tire bumpers. I wanted to remove them because I don't like the way they looked just sitting there doing nothing.
The two tire bumpers when removed leave two 1/2" holes and the third brake light cable grommet leaves a 1" hole.

I found the perfect cheap fix. Sheet metal hole plugs. They snap right in and a little RTV seals them right up.

Here are some before and after pictures. They're not very good since I took them at night with a flash but you get the idea.

I had to buy these in packages of 100 each so I have lots left over. If anyone would like some I'll sell them to you for the price of postage.

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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 05:09 PM
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Good idea.
Where did you get them?
And what's not so good about the pictures? They look fine to me.
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by ronjenx
Where did you get them?
I found them online. Northeast Fastener Co. Inc.
They are made for Automotive applications. They are polyethylene.
If you need some just shoot me a PM so you don't have to buy in quantity.

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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 08:12 PM
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Try ace hardware
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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 06:56 AM
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I have tailgate plugs if anyone wants them. When you remove the spare tire carrier and bump stops you are left with one 1" and two 1/2" holes. The plugs are just like the one's pictured in this thread. Flush mounted plugs. Just PM me.
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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by youenjoyzedella
I have tailgate plugs if anyone wants them. When you remove the spare tire carrier and bump stops you are left with one 1" and two 1/2" holes. The plugs are just like the one's pictured in this thread. Flush mounted plugs. Just PM me.
Thanks for picking up the ball on this one!
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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by youenjoyzedella
I have tailgate plugs if anyone wants them. When you remove the spare tire carrier and bump stops you are left with one 1" and two 1/2" holes. The plugs are just like the one's pictured in this thread. Flush mounted plugs. Just PM me.
PM Sent!
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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 06:27 AM
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Originally Posted by SaginawMike
Thanks for picking up the ball on this one!
no problem man... people probably still ask you all the time huh?
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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by youenjoyzedella
no problem man... people probably still ask you all the time huh?
Yes they do. Truth be told I do have a very limited amount left but I save them for locals. I was mailing them out in padded mailers and it cost more for the envelope and postage. LOL
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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 11:38 PM
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Any hardware stores that have nuts and bolts have rubber plugs. I have had them in for a year no issues
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