Frame plugs

kodiakdenali · May 27, 2022

2 minutes ago, Dave Schlabowske said:

I would like a set also if possible. This is awesome. Thanks

Absolutely! Message me directly and I can get you going. I should be able to have a set for you ready today even.

GETGONE · May 28, 2022

9 hours ago, kodiakdenali said:

Would anyone be able to confirm if the refreshed 2022 models have the same size square(ish) frame holes as the 19-21?

Nothing changed on the frame, just front sheet metal and interior.

GETGONE · May 28, 2022

Double post

Edited May 28, 2022 by GETGONE

GETGONE · May 28, 2022

Triple post even!

Edited May 28, 2022 by GETGONE

kodiakdenali · May 28, 2022

3 minutes ago, GETGONE said:

Nothing changed on the frame, just front sheet metal and interior.

great! This design should work for '22 owners also then.

kodiakdenali · June 2, 2022

This has been pretty cool! I've sent out several sets of plugs. I hope they all work out great for everyone! I need to design plugs for the other holes for my truck at least. I'm also thinking about putting the square ones on ebay since that seems to be a place where owners go looking for such things. If they aren't available anywhere else It would be good to make sure other owners who want to prevent rust can get this fix. If I do I'll probably raise the price a little to compensate for the extra seller fees. but I'll still do 15 shipped to anyone on the forum who wants a set. I'm glad I happened upon this thread myself, I never knew this was a significant issue to begin with!

schindles · June 14, 2022

Yes! Big thanks to kodiakdenali for hooking me up with a set of the square plugs! They are REALLY snug and I had to hit with a rubber mallet to get on, but I don't think they're going anywhere. Now I gotta try to find something for the round ones now. I've looked on Amazon and I can't seem to find anything that will fit. The ones someone mentioned here on the first page of this string are too large and do not fit. There's one product, that might, I think the name was Prescott Plastics or something. Can anyone confirm those (slightly less than) 2" will fit? Or have an alternative? Also, there are smaller frame holes that are oblong, etc. What are guys using to plug those, or don't you worry about them since they aren't very large?

Edited June 14, 2022 by schindles

3point0 · June 14, 2022

thanks again, these fit great! few taps with rubber mallet and thats it.

GETGONE · June 15, 2022

These are what I purchased for the round hole and oblong hole. LINK

kodiakdenali · June 15, 2022

Thanks for the compliments! I'm glad they are working out for everyone.

I am going to design plugs for the other holes too, might as well right? I got distracted by some other priorities so I haven't finished them yet. Making them to save my own truck from rust but would definitely be willing to make them for others as well. The design is not quite done yet but here's what it looks like so far.

I added a little bevel to this one for easier alignment and it also features the same outer ring which I think looks nicer as it covers the outside of the cross member as well while also providing a perfect prying point in case they ever need to be removed for occasionally flushing the cross members to make sure they stay clean. I need to test fit prototype 2 to see how close I am to a final design. I also will make some for the oblong cross member up front but haven't started that one yet.

gemarsh · June 18, 2022

On 6/2/2022 at 8:57 AM, kodiakdenali said:

This has been pretty cool! I've sent out several sets of plugs. I hope they all work out great for everyone! I need to design plugs for the other holes for my truck at least. I'm also thinking about putting the square ones on ebay since that seems to be a place where owners go looking for such things. If they aren't available anywhere else It would be good to make sure other owners who want to prevent rust can get this fix. If I do I'll probably raise the price a little to compensate for the extra seller fees. but I'll still do 15 shipped to anyone on the forum who wants a set. I'm glad I happened upon this thread myself, I never knew this was a significant issue to begin with!

Would you be willing to email me the .stl file, or post your hard work on thingiverse?

Ben Lawson · June 21, 2022

On 6/17/2022 at 10:02 PM, gemarsh said:

Would you be willing to email me the .stl file, or post your hard work on thingiverse?

Same question!

kodiakdenali · July 5, 2022

On 6/17/2022 at 7:02 PM, gemarsh said:

Would you be willing to email me the .stl file, or post your hard work on thingiverse?

On 6/21/2022 at 10:35 AM, Ben Lawson said:

Same question!

hmm. well, as a big supporter of open source, I will think about this after a time.

I've been too occupied with other projects lately, I really need to finish this all up. I still have a new tester for the round piece I need to go install and see how it fits. its been sitting here for several days. life is too busy!

RedLT · July 16, 2022

Happen to come across these:

https://www.am azon.com/Kaishengyuan-Frame-Compatible-Silverado-Sierra/dp/B09XHWMDJP/ref=sr_1_4?crid=101L4Y0U4XFUW&keywords=refreshed+silverado+frame+plug&qid=1658011316&sprefix=refreshed+silverado+frame+plug%2Caps%2C72&sr=8-4

Brent D · July 20, 2022

I dont want to steal kodiaks credit for coming up with the idea....but i just got a 3d printer and want to tinker and will try and post a .stl for these when i get a design that works well. Dont want to recreate the wheel but too cheap to pay for what i can maybe make.

**Please buy sets from Kodiak as I will not be making any to sell just for my own personal use. **

Kodiak...On a side note though maybe you could get a few $$ for .stl file alone privately for those who have printers but dont want to take the time to design.

Edited July 20, 2022 by Brent D