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Removing bedliner from threaded holes in bed

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Hi all,

Trying to install a swing out tool box in my bed today and ran into an issue: The factory bedliner was applied over the threaded holes that I need to use.

I've tried gouging at them a little with a razor and damn this stuff is tough! Has anyone ran into this problem? How did you clean the threads out?

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I used a tap and it worked perfectly.
 
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Thanks everyone, going to go get some hand taps tomorrow.
 


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Just did this to mine not long ago for the swing case and @JKocot is spot on. The taps and sizes worked perfect. I also added some 3 in one on the taps.
 
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Also use a razor, cut some of the bed liner off the top of the bolt and score around the tie down or the bed liner could peel away with the tie down.
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