FJ40 Rocker Attachment Question

[Fj40surfer]

Hi. Working on replacing a portion of my drivers side rocker. At the front of the rocker where it meets the cowl there was a bolt that fastened through a threaded plate (photo below). Does anyone know what these threaded plates are called or if they are sold? The original was just a bundle of rust. Also, my passenger side rocker appears to be welded to the cowl in addition to the bolted plate. Is this typical or should it just be welded or just be bolted? Thanks for any help. This is a 72.

 

[ducktapeguy]

Weld nuts

McMaster-Carr - https://www.mcmaster.com/products/weld-nuts/weld-nuts-2~/metric-steel-narrow-base-weld-nuts/

 

[charliemeyer007]

You might consider stainless steel rivnuts.

Stainless Steel Rivet Nuts | SS Threaded Inserts | Jay-Cee Sales & Rivet, Inc.

www.rivetsonline.com

 

[timmyisinthewell]

I own a jan '72. Both welded (some) and bolted. Pic shows weld and welded nut on oem rockers I bought from the local Toyota dealer believe in the early 80's.

 

[Fj40surfer]

Weld nuts

McMaster-Carr - https://www.mcmaster.com/products/weld-nuts/weld-nuts-2~/metric-steel-narrow-base-weld-nuts/

Thanks I appreciate it.

I own a jan '72. Both welded (some) and bolted. Pic shows weld and welded nut on oem rockers I bought from the local Toyota dealer believe in the early 80's.

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thanks a lot. Those pictures are really helpful. I think I’m going to bolt and weld. Thanks again