'87-96 Tailgate Trim Panels IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it.…

'87-96 Tailgate Trim Panels
IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it.
No torque spec is given for these fasteners, so 1-2 lb-ft should be enough.

F-series D clips are plastic & fragile. Replacements have recently become available:
Trim Panel Mounting Clips (E7TB9942502,E7TB9942596,E9TB994250,E9TB9942596)

http://shop.autocraftinvestments.com/index.php?p=catalog&mode=search&search_in=id&search_str=F-42596-1
http://shop.autocraftinvestments.com/index.php?p=catalog&mode=search&search_in=id&search_str=F-42596-2
I don't know why that link says there are 2 types and only 3 required; there should be 3 of D required, and 4 of A (same as Bronco A).

Black strip (only) w/oval & fasteners F2TZ-98425A34-BKP ~$175 plus sh plus tax

Bronco '92-96 trim panel (repro) ~$350 plus sh plus tax
F-series '92-96 trim panel (repro) ~$350 plus sh plus tax

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