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Originally Posted by Inv4drZm
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Absolutely get the blue and orange fasteners linked here. You will need them. They are generally not reusable, even if you pop them on and then need to remove the panel again for some reason.
As for the rivets, just get a box of 3/16" x 1/2" aluminum pop-rivets. That's what I have used on both the rear cladding panels on my 4runner.
Also be aware that the 2 plastic tabs on the cladding are probably broken and you will need to fabricate up new ones. I have also done this.
Just use some 1/16" galvanized sheet steel from Home Depot and cut a 1"x3" strip and bend into a Z shape. Drill the hole for the rivet and them use some good, metal to plastic epoxy. I used JBWeld stuff from the parts store. Epoxy them into the correct position to line up with the door holes for the rivets.
I also reinforced some of the tabs for the plastic fasteners because they are weak and either break or you can't get them to pop in because the tab is flexing away. Again, I use JBWeld plastic weld putty to reinforce the plastic tabs.
Here's how mine looked after doing the epoxy and tab fabrication.
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2003 4Runner Limited 4wd V8 - Build thread on Tacoma World
FJ tcase swap, VVT intake swap, Solid Offroad motor mounts, Doug Thorley y-pipe, Bold Performance cat-back, ADS shocks F&R, Metal Tech LTHD springs rear, 1" body lift, 285/75/17 Toyo R/T Trails on Sequoia rims, Coastal front bumper, CAD rear bumper