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What to do about no threads...
Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 9:15 pm
by mr pibbs
The bolts that attach to the back rack are both stripped and unusable. No threads.
I know if i need a nut on there indefinitely I'm sure there is a fix that is not too hard, but what could I do both fasten the rack and keep it removable.
Re: What to do about no threads...
Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 9:43 pm
by Bear45-70
no threads...
Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 10:22 pm
by Wheelman-111
Greetings:
Suggestion 2:
Cut existing studs off flush. Drill and tap for All-Thread 6mm. Screw those in with red LocTite or spot-weld them on.
Re: What to do about no threads...
Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 2:04 pm
by noiseguy
Or grind, drill and tap from top and just use a M6 bolt...
You may be able to cut a smaller nut thread (SAE #10 screw?) on what's left of the stud and run a washer, as well.
Re: What to do about no threads...
Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 3:17 pm
by odinxxix
im actually doing that exact repair right now. i ground down both studs, drilled a 1/4 hole and i will be putting a new metric bolt from the bottom and welding them in place. cut to size and voila done.
Re: What to do about no threads...
Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 4:18 pm
by mr pibbs
odinxxix wrote:im actually doing that exact repair right now. i ground down both studs, drilled a 1/4 hole and i will be putting a new metric bolt from the bottom and welding them in place. cut to size and voila done.
This sounds like the "easiest" way to do it, though i have done only a little grinding in my life(...) and never done any welding. Do you think JB weld would hold enough given the head of the bolt is still on the other side?
Re: What to do about no threads...
Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 5:45 pm
by odinxxix
i dont see why not, just have to make sure that all surfaces are real clean free of oil ,grease, and if you can paint.
Re: What to do about no threads...
Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2009 8:00 am
by GIJoeBob
Why'd you have to go and post that? Now I have something else to buy.
Re: What to do about no threads...
Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2009 12:23 pm
by Bear45-70
GIJoeBob wrote:
Why'd you have to go and post that? Now I have something else to buy.
Because they work and are easy to install. I have a pair in the walls of my 1999 Ranger that the hold down screws for the bed box go into, no nuts underneath for me, thank you.
