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Bumper Ball plug

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Scoobarooo, Feb 16, 2016.

  1. Feb 16, 2016 at 3:01 PM
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    Scoobarooo

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    I'm looking for a plug for the ball hole on my rear bumper. I don't want the ball on there anymore but I don't want to leave the hole exposed. Anyone know where to find one? Or anyone selling one?
     
  2. Feb 16, 2016 at 3:03 PM
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    SixthSnail

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  3. Feb 16, 2016 at 3:46 PM
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    Not a hitch, it's the ball on my bumper.
     
  4. Feb 16, 2016 at 3:50 PM
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  5. Feb 16, 2016 at 4:32 PM
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    I am not looking for a hitch. I'm looking for the little rubber plug that goes where the ball goes on the bumper.
     
  6. Feb 16, 2016 at 4:33 PM
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    You could go to like home depot or lowes and just look for a plug that fits. I don't think anyone makes a specific plug for the tacoma rear bumper..
     
  7. Feb 16, 2016 at 4:35 PM
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    Tried home depot earlier tonight. I know they're made for trucks. But I don't have an accurate name for them either, so I don't know what to search.
     
  8. Feb 16, 2016 at 4:39 PM
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  9. Feb 16, 2016 at 4:43 PM
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    lol, time623 beat me to it but here you go, this is what you use and it looks great http://www.homedepot.com/p/1-3-4-in-Sink-Hole-Cover-in-Stainless-Steel-89478A/202732013 its plastic shaft with SS metal cap over it so cut it flush after its mounted and it doesn't get in the way of the receiver mounting. I used silicone on the threads to hold it from never coming loose.

    if your ball scratched up the chrome and left a rusty ring on the bumper, then buy these to put under the cap to cover that up http://www.homedepot.com/p/Halex-2-in-x-3-4-in-Rigid-Conduit-Reducing-Washers-4-Pack-26862/100186939
     
  10. Feb 16, 2016 at 4:44 PM
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    I actually cleaned up the rust with some Coke and a toothbrush. Took it right off :)
     
  11. Feb 16, 2016 at 4:48 PM
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    I wasn't so lucky, my ball dug completely through the chrome to the metal
     
  12. Feb 16, 2016 at 5:07 PM
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    scroll down on that link... Theres plugs for a T-100 bumper ball hitch about halfway down.
     
  13. Feb 16, 2016 at 5:23 PM
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    Oh man.
     
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  15. Feb 16, 2016 at 7:07 PM
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  16. Feb 16, 2016 at 9:41 PM
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