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shaneo2112RUSH · 07-21-2008, 11:22 PM

just had a question and wanted to know, has anyone completely removed all the rivets on their frame, and replaced them with grade 8 bolts?

i was thinking the frame would twist more and cause a bolt to shear off!! or even come out of alignment

but prove me wrong!!!

pics and opinons are helpful
thanks

panhandler62 · 07-22-2008, 06:51 AM

I'm considering at least tacking the bolts together on my truck so there won't be any squeaking.

jlaird · 07-22-2008, 07:08 AM

i'll answer your question with a question. Why would you want to?

panhandler62 · 07-22-2008, 10:14 AM

I'm just removing the ones I have to to repair my frame (and make a couple upgrades..)

shaneo2112RUSH · 07-23-2008, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by panhandler62

I'm just removing the ones I have to to repair my frame (and make a couple upgrades..)

I have a front trans crosmember (the one that bolts a cast bellhousing for manual transmission)that the rivets are starting to become loose. I thought if just replace the bolts on the member, why not do the whole thing!!!

just checking if anyone has done this!

shaneo2112RUSH · 07-23-2008, 05:43 PM

also thought about using rivet nuts but, i dont know how good they are!!!

07-21-2008, 11:22 PM	#1
shaneo2112RUSH Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pueblo,Colo Posts: 424	really stupid frame question!! just had a question and wanted to know, has anyone completely removed all the rivets on their frame, and replaced them with grade 8 bolts? i was thinking the frame would twist more and cause a bolt to shear off!! or even come out of alignment but prove me wrong!!! pics and opinons are helpful thanks __________________ 1968 LWB C10 "Project LADY EYE SORE" (She is my baby and sent me to the hospital 3 times for eye injuries lol) who said love hurts??

07-22-2008, 06:51 AM	#2
panhandler62 Java Mechanic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 6,763	Re: really stupid frame question!! I'm considering at least tacking the bolts together on my truck so there won't be any squeaking. __________________ Keith 11 Lincoln MKT -- Momma's wagon 13 G37xS -- middle age crazy car 68 C20 Fleetside -- RIP Decorating the whole town up at a cost of $27 ....

07-22-2008, 07:08 AM	#3
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: really stupid frame question!! i'll answer your question with a question. Why would you want to?

07-22-2008, 10:14 AM	#4
panhandler62 Java Mechanic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 6,763	Re: really stupid frame question!! I'm just removing the ones I have to to repair my frame (and make a couple upgrades..) __________________ Keith 11 Lincoln MKT -- Momma's wagon 13 G37xS -- middle age crazy car 68 C20 Fleetside -- RIP Decorating the whole town up at a cost of $27 ....

07-23-2008, 05:43 PM	#6
shaneo2112RUSH Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pueblo,Colo Posts: 424	Re: really stupid frame question!! also thought about using rivet nuts but, i dont know how good they are!!! __________________ 1968 LWB C10 "Project LADY EYE SORE" (She is my baby and sent me to the hospital 3 times for eye injuries lol) who said love hurts??



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