EUREKA Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 I broke off most of the studs on the steel fender flare retainers. Looks like simply drilling out the old studs and replacing with bolts would work. I assume this is common and that there is a common repair? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyjeeper Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 I am doing it right now. Grind the stud off, drill it out and replace it with an M5 stainless steel bolt and internal tooth lock washers. The washer will hold the bolt in position. You can weld them in but the metal is very thin. I would also paint them if you can. The zinc coating doesn't really stop the rust. I used 1" long bolts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 those bolts are made of like the weakest metal ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyjeeper Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 11 minutes ago, Pete M said: those bolts are made of like the weakest metal ever. Yea, I just snapped a couple off a 3 year old NOS flare retainer and it was already rusting!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 2 hours ago, Limeyjeeper said: I am doing it right now. Grind the stud off, drill it out and replace it with an M5 stainless steel bolt and internal tooth lock washers. The washer will hold the bolt in position. You can weld them in but the metal is very thin. I would also paint them if you can. The zinc coating doesn't really stop the rust. I used 1" long bolts. Nice idea! I’m going to copy this for my flares when the time comes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 I brazed the new bolts, no worries of blowing through the thin metal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyjeeper Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 These are the internal lock washers I used:- Amazon.com: Bettomshin 40Pcs M5 Internal Tooth Lock Washers, 5mm ID 12mm OD Starlock 304 Stainless Steel Push on Lock Washer Locking Clips Fastener, Used for Replacement and Maintenance of Machine Parts Silver : Industrial & Scientific Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyjeeper Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 1 minute ago, fiatslug87 said: I brazed the new bolts, no worries of blowing through the thin metal. I am using stainless bolts which complicates things a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Mistress Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Anyone tried plastic nuts ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EUREKA Posted January 15, 2023 Author Share Posted January 15, 2023 Thank you Limey, excellent solution! I knew someone here would have already thought this out and arrived at a better solution than I likely would have myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91Pioneer Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 You can tack weld the screws/bolts in place, I did. Just don't go hog wild, just tacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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