Substitute for lost cage nuts for armrest

[Gigem]

One of the two cage nuts used for attaching the armrest on my driver's door was missing. I did some searching here and there are a few posts on the topic.

In reading one, I saw all sort of comments about going to Fastenal or McMaster-Carr for replacement cage nuts.

But one person mentioned that they used the square plastic inserts that are used to hold license plates on.

As luck would have it, I had just bought a 4 pack of those to put the plate on my new rear bumper. Only needed two, so I have two left.

Bingo, works perfect! The threads don't match the original armrest bolt, but the bolt that comes with the license plate kit is the right length. Just needed to add a washer to it.

Here is a link to what I bought at the Advance Auto near me. $3.50 is enough to do both armrests if needed - 4 nuts and 4 bolts.

https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...0230%20cruiser

[hugger6933]

The plate clips will work pick up a pack and try it out if they arent exact, they are so close you would never know the difference

[Brocoli Wad]

I used rivnuts on mine. They work great.
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[IlludiumQ36]

I tried these on the door for removed nut locations, worked perfectly.


Rexka 20 pcs 1/4 (#14) License Plate Nuts Nylon Compatible with GM 3907444 Chevrolet Colorado Malibu Silverado GMC Canyon Sierra


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08R2WC6BK...roduct_details

[BigBird05]

If you want OEM I saved a couple from the doors I scraped out. I just knew somebody out there would need them.

[IlludiumQ36]

I'd love to return my door to print!