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Are these supposed to be 5/16 or 3/8 bolts? Also same question on the tail light bracket to the stake pocket.

Thanks, Howard

I'm gonna say 5/16 for both. The holes in my bedside (in the garage waiting to be patched up) are 3/8, but typically bolts have a little play around them for alignment. Also the holes in the tailgate hinge that shares one of the bolts will not take a 3/8 drill bit. An 11/32 bit fits, but not the 3/8.

Shoot a PM to Mar-Ktech. He'll be able to tell you for sure.

Thats what I thought but the fit is kind of sloppy. Holes too big for 5/16 but too small for 3/8. Like you said probably for alignment. Thanks for your help.
Howard