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3d printed stake hole cover

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I ordered a week ago and received these today. As you can see these two plugs look a bit different and fit a little to deeply into the stake hole. Overall I'm happy that I didn't get ripped of, but I'll replace these when I find something else. I'm not happy with the final product.
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i recieved mine 2 days ago, should've waited for something better because they are not up to my idea of ram quality.
 

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I ordered a week ago and received these today. As you can see these two plugs look a bit different and fit a little to deeply into the stake hole. Overall I'm happy that I didn't get ripped of, but I'll replace these when I find something else. I'm not happy with the final product.
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Yeah, that's pretty bad. I would like something with the Ram head but the ones on Amazon look like they fit better and the color looks more consistent too.
 

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Played around with my 3Dprinter (another boredom inspired pandemic purchase) and printed a couple of these. Used PLA because I didn't have anything else at the time. Will try another material next time around.
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i'll keep searching for good covers, as for the bull rings, they worked but kept rattling so off they came. have blank covers on now
 

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I received my covers over the weekend. Not like the photos on the web page, the top finish is not consistent. . Also looking for better covers.
 

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You really can't expect much more out of 3d-printed parts. I don't know anything about the seller, but these appear to be printed on a hobby-level 3d printer - with print settings designed for speed (not quality).
@FrankieG, it looks like you printed yours right-side-up, which makes for a better top finish (potentially). But it looks like you need to adjust the filament output a little. If you adjust the filament diameter down in your settings, it will increase the volume and fill in those gaps better.
 

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You really can't expect much more out of 3d-printed parts. I don't know anything about the seller, but these appear to be printed on a hobby-level 3d printer - with print settings designed for speed (not quality).
@FrankieG, it looks like you printed yours right-side-up, which makes for a better top finish (potentially). But it looks like you need to adjust the filament output a little. If you adjust the filament diameter down in your settings, it will increase the volume and fill in those gaps better.
It was actually printed face down. Next go around I plan on making some adjustments to the settings.
 

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I 3D printed a Cobb AP Holder for my last car that snapped onto the A Pillar. i used PETG and the results were pretty awesome, until it cooked in the sun one day and drooped a ton. the surface finish on those parts he's selling is trash, especially for that price.
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It's a shame it appears his quality has gone down hill. I am happy with mine and the quality of them. Especially for the price when any other option was more, without the ram logo.
 

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Today I received the set from Amazon mentioned in this thread. A little pricey but they fit tight and look good.
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I believe these are the ones I ordered too. I agree they were a little pricey and they do fit great and look good. My roll up tonneau cover frame covers most of it but I didnt want to leave the hole empty
 

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Finally received over the weekend. Will put in for now until I find something else. Still mad it took since May to be received.
 

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It looks like they sit on top of the stake pockets instead of flush like the 3D printed versions.
Tried it out, then took it off. It created a gap on my tonneau cover where water can come in.

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Wound up ordering the ES ENGINEERED BY SCHILDMEIER from Amazon. They came in really fast and they fit absolutely perfect. I used a rubber mallet to tap them in (no issues) and they seem secure. I love that they are flush. I was going back and forth with these and the Bull Rings, but I think I have enough tie down locations (can always add them in the future if I see I need additional tied down points). https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NBVL2JB?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details

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Wound up ordering the ES ENGINEERED BY SCHILDMEIER from Amazon. They came in really fast and they fit absolutely perfect. I used a rubber mallet to tap them in (no issues) and they seem secure. I love that they are flush. I was going back and forth with these and the Bull Rings, but I think I have enough tie down locations (can always add them in the future if I see I need additional tied down points). https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NBVL2JB?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details

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Those are the ones I have and love them.
 

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Wound up ordering the ES ENGINEERED BY SCHILDMEIER from Amazon. They came in really fast and they fit absolutely perfect. I used a rubber mallet to tap them in (no issues) and they seem secure. I love that they are flush. I was going back and forth with these and the Bull Rings, but I think I have enough tie down locations (can always add them in the future if I see I need additional tied down points). https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NBVL2JB?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details

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I bought these too. They fit great and it's nice and flat for the tonneau covers to rest on
 

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