3d Printed Bed Grommet

[CortexM0]

I needed to temporarily run some wires into the bed of my truck. I wanted a fairly clean install, but didn't want to permanently modify anything since I was going to have to remove it in a few months. I ended up 3d printing a grommet to replace one of the existing plugs in the front of the bed.



Just pop the existing plug out, and snap this one in its place. The hole is sized for 3/8" loom from H.F. Tools. The slit allows you to twist the plug open (prior to installation) and slide existing wires into place.

Files can be found here: https://www.printables.com/model/701061-2023-ram-2500-bed-grommet

 

[Brutal_HO]

I needed to temporarily run some wires into the bed of my truck. I wanted a fairly clean install, but didn't want to permanently modify anything since I was going to have to remove it in a few months. I ended up 3d printing a grommet to replace one of the existing plugs in the front of the bed.

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Just pop the existing plug out, and snap this one in its place. The hole is sized for 3/8" loom from H.F. Tools. The slit allows you to twist the plug open (prior to installation) and slide existing wires into place.

Files can be found here: https://www.printables.com/model/701061-2023-ram-2500-bed-grommet

Would you mind sharing the cad file? Using the free fusion360 and converting stl/mesh sucks with it.

 

[CortexM0]

Would you mind sharing the cad file? Using the free fusion360 and converting stl/mesh sucks with it.

Fusion 360 source file added.

 

[Grey]

I needed to temporarily run some wires into the bed of my truck. I wanted a fairly clean install, but didn't want to permanently modify anything since I was going to have to remove it in a few months. I ended up 3d printing a grommet to replace one of the existing plugs in the front of the bed.

View attachment 67347

Just pop the existing plug out, and snap this one in its place. The hole is sized for 3/8" loom from H.F. Tools. The slit allows you to twist the plug open (prior to installation) and slide existing wires into place.

Files can be found here: https://www.printables.com/model/701061-2023-ram-2500-bed-grommet

Nice work guy

 

[Brutal_HO]

Fusion 360 source file added.

Thanks!

I have a few originals on thingiverse. https://www.thingiverse.com/brutal4455/designs

I guess I should link to printables...

 

[UglyViking]

Firstly, thank you both for providing files for this stuff for free.

Secondly, @Brutal_HO , I'd love to hear about how you made that angled plate for the rubigrid. Feel free to respond here or DM if you prefer. I am curious how one goes about finding the correct angles and curves for something like that. I've got a project I'm wanting to start for a mount for a voswitch panel, but I've got no clue how to do the radius corners outside trial and error.

 

[Brutal_HO]

Firstly, thank you both for providing files for this stuff for free.

Secondly, @Brutal_HO , I'd love to hear about how you made that angled plate for the rubigrid. Feel free to respond here or DM if you prefer. I am curious how one goes about finding the correct angles and curves for something like that. I've got a project I'm wanting to start for a mount for a voswitch panel, but I've got no clue how to do the radius corners outside trial and error.

I made a "CAD" pattern best I could and went from there. Several sessions still learning Fusion360 and several prototypes later...

Most probably know, but in this context, CAD = Cardboard Aided Design. LOL

RE: Fusion360. Starting with a sketch with constraints and dimensions, one can make nearly untold number of alterations to the model just by changing the sketch. Changes to the body/component also flow back to the sketch.