Tub Top Hats - Removal for Rebuild

HI folks

May I ask you if there would be any issue if I removed the tub top hats in order to clean up in the rebuild process, and then replace them with solid rivets?

A good idea as these struts do rust easily.
You can get galvanised ones ...

Thanks Miktdish... but still about my concern, any issue if they are put back in place with solid rivets?

I can't see any issue using solid rivets.
The normal is pulled mandrel/blind types, the body is alluminium and the mandrel steel. These are likely to be the easiest to install and are the type I use on pretty much everything.
They only need a one-sided tool to install.
I have used blind stainless before but I don't think they offer any advantage on a Landrover as you run the risk of bi-metallic corrosion.

Why do you want to use solid riverts ?

Thanks.

Because they are fixed with aw type of solid rivet. By looking at the head of the rivet inside the tub I can see the solid rivet head, besides, I have an air rivet gun and the snap set, as well.
Standard rivet are used along the top of the bracket, where the bracket goes over the top hats.

When (if) I renew my tub floor I will use countersunk set screws.
These combination drill taps are brilliant and I will be able to remove the floor to get at things easily.