Tailgate trim panel sheet clip nuts?

[da_raabi]

I'm trying to figure out what to call / what size clip-nuts I need to re-attach the trim panel to my tailgate. My Dad calls the 'Jesus nuts' because they always break or fall out - making you go "Jesus!" lol

Anybody know what the heck to call them and what size I need? The old ones rotted out and I almost lost the trim panel.

I should know this but its a rough Monday...

 

[Craig 85]

J-clip or U-nut

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[da_raabi]

Finally getting back to this. Anyone know what size clip is used for the trim panel? I took a look at the parts store and the universal-type stuff looked all wrong. Can't find anything online without some idea of size.

Weird there is literally nothing out there about this.

 

[80BrownK10]

Finally getting back to this. Anyone know what size clip is used for the trim panel? I took a look at the parts store and the universal-type stuff looked all wrong. Can't find anything online without some idea of size.

Weird there is literally nothing out there about this.

There not listed in the LMC catalog?

 

[bucket]

Just get them to match the mounting screws. There's probably two options for length, the short ones will be fine.

My 79's mounting screws are stainless Torx, but I don't remember if they are standard thread or metric.