Watch those u-nuts

[Oldfart]

Do you have a part number for the right ones? Sounds like a good idea to order a few and stick them in my tool box.

 

[JohnyPython]

Do you have a part number for the right ones? Sounds like a good idea to order a few and stick them in my tool box.

 

[Oldfart]

Thanks, I had seen 2 different part numbers listed for these. I wanted to make sure I got the right ones. I wouldn't be too surprised if they both fit. Seems like a good thing to throw a few in your toolbox.

 

[JohnyPython]

Thanks, I had seen 2 different part numbers listed for these. I wanted to make sure I got the right ones. I wouldn't be too surprised if they both fit. Seems like a good thing to throw a few in your toolbox.

W717634-S439 is longer than the 461.

Just to be clear these u-nuts are for the 3rd skid plate.

I recently got a Milwaukee ratchet. I’ve always used hand tools and have never relied on impact tools.

You want to use a hand ratchet on these types of fasteners or else risk breaking the u-nuts. Threads are almost an interference fit so they don’t vibrate loose.

 

[JohnyPython]

Thanks, I had seen 2 different part numbers listed for these. I wanted to make sure I got the right ones. I wouldn't be too surprised if they both fit. Seems like a good thing to throw a few in your toolbox.

W717634-S439 is longer than the 461.

Just to be clear these u-nuts are for the 3rd skid plate.

I recently got a Milwaukee ratchet. I’ve always used hand tools and have never relied on impact tools.

You want to use a hand ratchet on these types of fasteners or else risk breaking the u-nuts. Threads are almost an interference fit so they don’t vibrate loose.

 

[NASSTY]

Finally got the skid plate back on after ordering the wrong u-nuts.

There was another thread recently where the wrong part# was posted for these. I broke both style u-nuts on my 2017 so I bought a few of each style. Now that I know how not to break them I shouldn't break any on my 2020. https://www.fordraptorforum.com/threads/what-are-these.77950/#post-1520538

 

[Oldfart]

W717634-S439 is longer than the 461.

Just to be clear these u-nuts are for the 3rd skid plate.

I recently got a Milwaukee ratchet. I’ve always used hand tools and have never relied on impact tools.

You want to use a hand ratchet on these types of fasteners or else risk breaking the u-nuts. Threads are almost an interference fit so they don’t vibrate loose.

Thanks. Yes, that was the other number I had. Now that you mention it, I see the difference in the pictures. I think I'll get a few of both.