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Old Aug 17, 2024 | 02:25 PM
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I'm looking for the taillight screws but in 3.5"/4"? Can someone tell me what size/# they are? I know oem is 3" but im going to need them longer.
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Old Aug 17, 2024 | 02:51 PM
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Sorry, don't know the diameter.
If you have one, just take it to ACE or Home Depo and get longer versions. If they are not grabbing then the little plastic insert in the bumper cover is stripped and they are available, I had to change some of mine.

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Ok I figured it out after some trial and error. It's a #8 pan head sheet metal screw. Incase someone is looking. I found it at the local Ace Hardware store. The black screw is oem length.




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Thank you, needed this same information this morning...saved me a few minutes
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