Fuel tank strap J nut availability?

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So I had to lower my gas tank to change out my Taylor battery box for a moroso box. J nut broke on one side. Bolt came out but now I can't finish putting the tank back up. LMR has them https://lmr.com/item/LRS-802060K/mustang-fuel-tank-strap-j-nut-50resto but id rather fix immediately, so are they to be found at any auto parts store? I also don't feel like running up the bill to $50 to get free shipping. I'm out of stuff to buy that isn't really expensive, lol.

By the way, until 20 minutes ago iver never heard the term J nut. Was searching speed nut and found nothing.

 

Last edited: Jun 4, 2019

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It's been so long since i dropped my tank! lol

I don't know of an immediate replacement for them beyond the ones LMR sells.

Luckily I can get almost anything from them within one to two days.

What I'm saying is, I'm no help.

 

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You can’t make a speed clip work somehow?

 

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Thanks Dave, I think, lol.

I've never seen a speed clip this big or this well made and even if I could find one, not sure I'd trust it with the potential of 150lbs of gas.
I'm thinking lmr is my only choice, guess I'll need a little patience.

 

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There’s a specialty hardware close to me that stocks some pretty big ass clips. I’ve used them on as big as an m12 bolt and they hold fine.

They can be somewhat difficult to find though.

If you can find a store that stocks Midwest fastener, they may have them. I think that’s the brand that makes them.

 

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All that is, is a very pretty J Type Cage Nut.

If you know the length of the J clip and the thread pitch of the nut, you might be able to order one in the length you need or modify to fit (first link I found with good images):

Bresco Vehicle Services Limited

Bresco fasteners, fixings & fittings for classic vintage and veteran cars

www.bresco.com

 

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25 J Type Cage Nut 5mm Screw Size Zinc & Yellow Plated Metal Clip 24.2mm*11.5mm | eBay

J Type Cage Nut 5mm Screw Size Zinc & Yellow Plated Length: 24.2mm Width: 11.5mm Brand Woodzdon Manufacturer Part Number Does not apply Interchange Part Number Does not apply Other Part Number Does not apply Superseded Part Number Does not apply UPC Does not apply Custom Bundle Yes Fitment Type...

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Thanks noobs, but I was more or less looking to grab one tomorrow, if not I might as well just wait a few days and get the real thing. I thought someone may have found them in one of the chain stores.

 

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2000xp8 said:

Thanks noobs, but I was more or less looking to grab one tomorrow, if not I might as well just wait a few days and get the real thing. I thought someone may have found them in one of the chain stores.

Click to expand...

If you have a Fastenall or something along that line, near you...

 

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No luck with J nut at Fastenal or hardware store with a huge nut and bolt section.
Knowing it was a long shot to buy in store, I compiled a $50 order of odds and ends at lmr this morning to get free shipping and placed it.

 

Last edited: Jun 5, 2019

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