Side step riv nuts

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• Jul 26, 2011

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Hi, would it be safe enough to just hammer in the riv nuts into the bottom of the car or do you advise me to buy the proper tool to insert them!?

 

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• Jul 26, 2011

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There is a thread on here on the easiest way to fit riv nuts they should fit into the hole without hammering then ya need a bolt and 2 nuts to spread it and lock it into place..

 

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• Jul 26, 2011

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Ok thanks mate!

 

waldershelf

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• Jul 26, 2011

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You must fit rivnuts properly or they wont hold, either use a proper tool or the bolt and nuts technique.

 

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• Jul 26, 2011

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redhand said:

There is a thread on here on the easiest way to fit riv nuts they should fit into the hole without hammering then ya need a bolt and 2 nuts to spread it and lock it into place..

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Hi i used this method it works as i could not find the correct tool use H T bolts as i sheared at least 2 doing mine !

 

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• Jul 26, 2011

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Cheers lads, I think I'll just be a lazy git and get my wee local garage to fit them,nae got any ramps myself anyway!

 

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• Jul 28, 2011

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I'm gonna have to do it myself now this weekend as garage closed for 2 weeks!
Is this the type of tool I need to buy for the riv nuts??

Nut Riveter 3mm,4mm,5mm & 6mm Rivnut Inserts Rivet Tool | eBay

 

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• Jul 28, 2011

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HIGHLANDER TD4 said:

I'm gonna have to do it myself now this weekend as garage closed for 2 weeks!
Is this the type of tool I need to buy for the riv nuts??

Nut Riveter 3mm,4mm,5mm & 6mm Rivnut Inserts Rivet Tool | eBay

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Yep thats the baby, there are loads of different types on the market but the one you have there is an inexpensive but functional tool that is perfect for the home garage.

 

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• Jul 28, 2011

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Thanks mate,I thought I'd better check first before buying!

 

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• Jul 28, 2011

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HIGHLANDER TD4 said:

Hi, would it be safe enough to just hammer in the riv nuts into the bottom of the car or do you advise me to buy the proper tool to insert them!?

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Try this:
LAND ROVER FREELANDER SIDE STEPS RIVNUTS AND FIXING KIT | eBay