Plastic screw

Need some help please can someone identify the correct plastic screw that goes in the holes on the body where you bolt on predator steps. I apparently threw mine away like an idiot and can’t find the things anywhere on the interwebby thing. If you guys can’t help I will have to go to the dealership and slid under a new Tacoma to get a good look maybe pop one out and take a pic.

 

You want mine? These are what you’re talking about. I hoard every nut, bolt and screw I can.

 

NAPA Auto has those and many other types of fasteners.

 

These are called "Christmas tree fasteners." Should be available at just about any auto parts store.

The only thing unique about the Toyota ones is that they have a screwdriver slot. That means they can be "unscrewed" instead of simply being pried out.

 

Thanks guys those are the ones I’ll check Napa tomorrow.

 

I know I do the same thing. I must have damaged them when I took them out must be why I dont have any left. I just don’t want to be running around with 6 open on holes on each into the bottom body of my truck.

 

Then I would be putting regular screws in those holes rather than plastic plugs. You want to protect the threads.

 

The only problem is the threads in those holes are plastic which is why I’m wanting to put back in plastic screws. I don’t want to damage those holes or threads otherwise I would just fill them with silicone and be done with it.

 

I just logged on to see if anyone posted about this....thanks buddy, I appreciate the leg work.

 

When I first read the first post, OP, I thought you were suggesting the predator steps were attached with plastic screws which raised an eyebrow, but then I realized you were talking about plugs that go in the holes when the steps are not installed.

 

The threads are actually steel nuts that are welded to the inside of the rocker panels. Think about it-- they are meant to hold nerf bars or running boards. Plastic nuts wouldn't be strong enough.

 

Another alternative is just put the bolts from the steps back into the holes

 

Sold steps bolts went with them which started the whole problem, should have kept the damn things.

 

That’s what I thought but each time I crawl underneath I look at them and the threads look like that creamy color plastic you see elsewhere on the truck. I’ll get back under today try to take a pic if it doesn’t rain.

 

The weld nuts are put in place before the truck is painted. Mine are Army Green like the rest of the truck. That's why they might look like plastic. You see the same thing on threaded holes in the engine compartment, on the inner fenders.

 

Good call stuck a bore scope in mine are still primer color looks like plastic. Napa had my plugs for $5.50 for a bag of 13 as compared to Toyota who wanted $1.42 a piece. I’m all buttoned back up now thanks to all who pointed me in the right direction.