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 Captive nuts loose
#732565
06/21/06 09:23 PM
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Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 274
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Mudrunner
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While replacing the front fenders last winter I broke off the two bottom bolts on both sides. Last weekend, I finally got around to drilling and re-tapping them.
Drivers side went well but when I went to center punch theh pass. side both broke free. They are now loose inside the body. Anyone run into this? If so, what did you do to get at and re-attach them?
-Chris
'88 EFI Xtracab, 32 x 11.50 Buckshots, AZ bed, Turbo drivetrain.
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 Re: Captive nuts loose
[Re: Myota]
#732566
06/21/06 09:50 PM
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Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 12,153
Web Wheeler
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You could try installing a RivNut into the hole. Basically it is similar to a pop rivet but is internally threaded. I use them a lot on my truck.
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Re: Captive nuts loose
[Re: Myota]
#732567
06/21/06 09:57 PM
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Anonymous
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I just like the subject of this post. Looks like a front page paper headline. LOL Oh yeah, Rivnuts are the way to go, too. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/butwiggle.gif" alt="" />
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