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Clip nuts for mounting side steps?

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Old 05-02-2011, 07:24 PM
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Does anyone know where to get the clip nuts to mount sahara side steps to the body?
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Yes it looks like a money clip with a nut on it
Old 05-02-2011, 07:56 PM
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Most auto part's store 's should carry that, or even Lowe's or Home Depo.
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As a last stop, the Dealership.
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I got them at lowes. They are called u nuts. Only took me looking at 5 places to find them lol
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I got mine at FASTENAL.
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They are typically called speed nuts or clip nuts. I just installed some Sahara side steps last weekend and got my speed nuts at O'reilly Auto. The size you need is M8x1.25.
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Napa also has them



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