Tonneau cover lug removal?

[adam0268]

Hi guys,

Apologies if this has been discussed previously - but I recently picked up my first Triton (2013 GLX - also happens to be my first 4x4) and I'm looking at installing a hard lid on the tray. I understand that the lugs on the outside of the gray (pictured below) were drilled in, and will leave a hole when removed - does anyone have experience with this? I've had a look online for lugs etc to fill the holes but I've had no luck so far.

Cheers!

[veom]

I've seen some guys driving around with little plastic plugs in the holes. I'm sure you can get them somewhere. Or just leave them there in case you want to go back to a soft cover.

[biggibbo]

I bought some xmas tree clips at supercheap and spray painted them the same colour as the car

[NowForThe5th]

Canoe clips are the ones you need. They have a small (about 6-7mm) head which is smooth. Paint to match and pop them in. The existing lugs need to be drilled out. What you can see is the top of a long pop rivet. Don't drill the hole bigger than your clips' shaft.

[Joel]

Was it snoozy who posted up a ford part number some where for a plug for this a while ago?

[Snooozy]

yep, I'll go find the link for you

[Snooozy]

ask & thou shall receive
>>>link here<<<

I have had a couple break so get some spares as well.

The holes on the ends of the tailgate have another skin very close. You will need to cut the plugs very short.

[adam0268]

Thanks for the replies everyone - and thanks to you in particular Snoozy, I'll give it a shot - cheers!

[Snooozy]

no probs, happy to help

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[2ENIL8]

I bought some black rivets (my car is black) and did it that way