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answering my second question: 8mm in a 9mm hole is not advised. I did some research and found some info on the rivet shaft diameter and the frame hole it fits. Tolerance should be something between 0,06mm and 0,38mm. Put it together in a table.

Hi, i've got a couple of questions for those who installed new rivets. If the shaft is 3/8inch (9.5mm) diameter, is it correct that the new rivet head diameter measures 5/8inch (16mm), compared to the original 9/16inch (14mm) heads? Second question: I think someone here bought 5/16inch (8mm)...

Wow thanks, that's exactly what i'm after! I'll check them out. Appreciate the other comments too, but the geometry of the 45 braces are too different to the 40 I think.

Hi all, I'm looking for the rear diagonal chassis reinforcement members for my 1980 HJ45 Troopy. (51281 - MEMBER, REAR DIAGONAL, RH 51028-60012) (51282 - MEMBER, REAR DIAGONAL, LH 51029-60012) These are the braces mounted diagonally between frame and rear bumper (rear cross member). I'm...

bumper and winch combo

Hi all!! I'm new to the forum and thought it would be good to introduce myself. I'm Europe-based and bought my 1980 HJ45 with one of my first paychecks over 10 years ago. I've always thought the 40series looked insanely cool. I had a dream to restomod a 45 into a camper of some sorts, to travel...