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Tailgate Grommets

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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 06:05 PM
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I took off the stock spare tire carrier because it won't hold a 37 and I don't have an aftermarket bumper yet.

I also took out the rubber bumpers that stick out a few inches where the tire rests.

It looks like the big hole that the wires ran through is about an inch and the smaller ones from the bumpers are about 1/2", but oblong.

Does anybody know where to get rubber grommets/plugs to plug these holes so that water will stay out?

The local auto parts stores just have general wiring grommets with large holes in the middle. I'm wanting something that is webbed solid or has a small hole.
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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 08:23 PM
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Your local NAPA dealer would be able to get something I bet.
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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 08:32 PM
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I know my local Ace Hardware has a lot of Rubber plugs and grommets and things. Not necessarily in their automotive section, but when i start poking around there, i usually find a lot of good stuff for use on the jeep.
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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 11:34 PM
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http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...001018/c-10101
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Old Jan 29, 2007 | 04:49 AM
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I found some 1/2" plastic hole plugs at Pep Boys to put in mine. The holes are actually oblong, but the 1/2" round plugs still snapped in and cover the entire opening.
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Old Jan 30, 2007 | 04:51 PM
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you could also look around the many nooks and crannies in your jk and see if anything there fits... stock mopar parts...
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 06:13 AM
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Two words...









Duct Tape
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