Most good hardware stores should have what your looking for. They sell the tool for them too. Some of these type of fasteners can be installed with the bolt and a washer.

 

Thanks to all for the suggestions. Looked at the hardware store and didn't really come up with a good solution.

I sheepishly went into the dealer with the messed up piece and asked the one of the parts guys if he had any ideas. Sometimes good things come at the right time. One of the mechanics was standing there, he knew what the part was and said he'll go see if he had an extry laying around. Yup. Thank you very much.

For those that were wondering what this thing was supposed to look like, I (tried) to upload the picture of the new one. The black area is six-sided, 3/8 of an inch that fits into holes in the midframe. The mechanic gave me a good tip when using these. Instead of just using the bolt per the instructions (destructions), put a washer on the bolt so the bolt isn't trying to twist this nut when the bolt head tightens down. Did it with a little lube on the washer and it worked like a charm.

Thanks again.


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Gart where are you located, Send me you address and and I'll send you the one I didn't use. I just installed mine last night and my year doesn't use that part.

 

I didn't see the post where you found one. If someone ends up needing one let me know.