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Post by ltshaggy99 on Sept 8, 2007 14:08:40 GMT -5
So I took the T-case skid off my 88 laredo b4 I sold it so I could put it on my 99. One side of it bolts to the xmember, and the other side bolts to the "frame"rail. I can get a nut on or above the xmember no problem, but how do I secure the bolts to the frame? Use a toggle bolt?
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Post by rckrdyxj on Sept 8, 2007 23:19:06 GMT -5
Easiest way is have a mechanic put a "Nut Sert" in the frame. Thats how it installs factory. There is no real other way to get a nut and bolt in there other wise. Nutserts are basically a rivit like insert that has threads, the tool is just like a rivit gun. you put it in the hole and squeeze it and it crimps the nutsert in teh hole and instantly you have a threaded hole. thats how most factory in frame threaded holes are.
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Post by Rico on Sept 10, 2007 7:27:27 GMT -5
I took some 1/4"-3/8" self drilling/tapping bolts and that worked out so far so good.
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Post by KtmRacer419 on Sept 10, 2007 20:35:23 GMT -5
you dont need a mechanic to put in a nutsert. unless there are multiple types im not aware of
my local hardware store carries them. you place them in a hole in the framerail and using a bolt you tighten the bolt down in the nutsert and it compresses and pinches the framerail.voila you have a threaded hole in your framerail.
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