Anybody use this hole?

[Mcguyvr]

This is what Truxedo sent.
The top picture is what comes with the cover for the top hole. Looks like about an M5 or M6
The bottom picture is for the bottom hole. Appears to be an M8.
I think I'll leave the 5/16" hardware I put in...

Just installed the Rugged Ridge Aramis hard-Rollup - on Aug 2020 model...and the rubberized "inserts" they sent (similar to above) are worthless on these holes since and just fall or pull through. Mine are not tapped either (just thru holes, the one is still hex(ish) for a rivnut ).

But at 1230am when you figure out the hardware is crap at this step, and drop a few implements down the inner and outer portion of the headwall chased by some cuss words - you decide to more adequately raid your stash of nuts and bolts (real HARD-ware) that could work.

Like Kevin_D - was able to use 5/16 ....I used lock nuts taped into a deep socket - positioning with 2 hands squeezed between cab and headwall, and could get enough force and barely enough hand room to line them up long enough to have my third hand (don't ask) maneuver the front bracketry and bolt in from the front side before the contortionist ergonomic hand cramps set in.

So - why did Jeep eliminate these threaded holes? on a 45+k truck -cost?? really? oh well - at least i feel better knowing its bolted in right (mostly). And this year, I will take any small victory I can get!

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[betsy]

You guys need to get a rivnut tool , they are so handy, I’ve used them on all kinds of projects.

 

[BuckSawLilandtheGoose]

I searched but didn't find anything.

I posted this in another thread, but its unique enough that I thought i would start another in case others have seen or have used this hole themselves.

Far back corners of the bed, you can see daylight. I haven't gotten up into the truck to see if the bottom hole is threaded, but has anybody successfully mounted an eyelet back there for rigging stuff?

My 2 D rings in the back I had to take out when I installed some bed drawers (project not done yet, ) so I need another spot to winch from to pull deer up PLYWOOD onto my bed.

If you have photos/links of this hole being used, please post em. And don't go posting up sexual stuff, please, think of the children!

I don't have a photo handy but I used that hole to run my 10 gauge power cables to the back of the truck.

 

[DBravo]

I searched but didn't find anything.

I posted this in another thread, but its unique enough that I thought i would start another in case others have seen or have used this hole themselves.

Far back corners of the bed, you can see daylight. I haven't gotten up into the truck to see if the bottom hole is threaded, but has anybody successfully mounted an eyelet back there for rigging stuff?

My 2 D rings in the back I had to take out when I installed some bed drawers (project not done yet, ) so I need another spot to winch from to pull deer up PLYWOOD onto my bed.

If you have photos/links of this hole being used, please post em. And don't go posting up sexual stuff, please, think of the children!

My factory Mopar 3-section hard tonneau cover mounts there

 

[MadMojave]

I’m using for the mount of the tire carrier in the bed.

 

[stevej46]

I just installed an Extang Truck Bed Cover. This is where a bracket is attached. Jeep made a change a few weeks before my Gladiator was assembled. The bottom hole was threaded. My 2020 Model and the 2021 Models have just a hole. So I had to get another bracket from Extang so I could install my cover. It is harder to install since it goes inside between the Cab and the Truck bed. The new bracket has Weld nuts so the original bracket can be attached and held in place.

 

[Clay]

Curious minds want to know and I was curious as hell! All for naught!

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