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I performed some research on one of the options available for the now-unavailable GM cargo area D-rings. What I examined is a Toyota part that has the same metric threads as the original GM D-rings. The attached photo shows the Toyota D-ring between the original GM short-shank and long-shank D-rings. As you can see, the Toyota D-ring threaded shank is longer than the original “short” D-ring and shorter than the original “long” D-ring. The actual threaded shank length of the Toyota part is 7/16 inch.
This Toyota D-ring is suitable for use in both the side and bottom rails as well as the tailgate. For use in the rails, the edges of Toyota threaded tapping plate (also shown in the photo) need to be trimmed slightly because it is just a bit too wide to slide freely into the rails. The threaded shank should also be trimmed slightly so it does not bottom against the rail when tightened. When used as-is on the tailgate, the Toyota part provides about four turns worth of engagement into the threaded holes.
My conclusion is that this Toyota part is a reasonable replacement for use on our SSRs. The part number I ordered from a dealer is PT278-02010-HW for a 2010 Toyota Matrix. If anyone is interested, I have four of these and would pass them along for my cost of $8 each plus shipping. They are new and not modified.
This Toyota D-ring is suitable for use in both the side and bottom rails as well as the tailgate. For use in the rails, the edges of Toyota threaded tapping plate (also shown in the photo) need to be trimmed slightly because it is just a bit too wide to slide freely into the rails. The threaded shank should also be trimmed slightly so it does not bottom against the rail when tightened. When used as-is on the tailgate, the Toyota part provides about four turns worth of engagement into the threaded holes.
My conclusion is that this Toyota part is a reasonable replacement for use on our SSRs. The part number I ordered from a dealer is PT278-02010-HW for a 2010 Toyota Matrix. If anyone is interested, I have four of these and would pass them along for my cost of $8 each plus shipping. They are new and not modified.
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