Replacing the threads in back edge of a half cab…

[John N]

Someone was looking for a solution to replace the threads in the back of a half cab where it bolts down to the bulkhead. I can’t find that thread. I was getting my top out today and took pictures of my solution. I’ve tried redrilling the holes and using a larger bolt…it still pulled out. I tried helicoils, they didn’t really hold in the thin plate in there. I got a rivnut set and these seem to be a good solution, so far. I purchased the set from Amazon.

 

[Interceptor]

Good news to me, I've got the same issue on my half top

 

[spankrjs]

Did the nutsert grab the inner piece of steel or just the fiberglass?

 

[TexasAg77]

Did the nutsert grab the inner piece of steel or just the fiberglass?

Same question…. Thought of doing the same thing.

 

[John N]

I’m pretty sure it grabbed both pieces, but not sure. Either way, it’s in there very well and holds when tightened down. You can install these things in the side of a soda can and they’ll hold.

 

[ag4ever]

If you have a substrate that is unable to take the expansion of conventional rivnuts, these work great:

McMaster-Carr

McMaster-Carr is the complete source for your plant with over 595,000 products. 98% of products ordered ship from stock and deliver same or next day.

www.mcmaster.com

 

[gr8dain]

Those look neat

 

[Kaiser8]

I just used a similar kit to add nutserts for the bulkhead. Worked great.

 

[bigwalton]

If you have a substrate that is unable to take the expansion of conventional rivnuts, these work great:

McMaster-Carr

McMaster-Carr is the complete source for your plant with over 595,000 products. 98% of products ordered ship from stock and deliver same or next day.

www.mcmaster.com

I was going to say a fat toggle of some sort would be good, those look awesome!