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The holes do not have captive nuts and aren’t threaded.
suggestions?
suggestions?
Soft top suggestions? (1 Viewer)
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I’m going the loxx route. Will report back when done
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I have no idea how good that rivnut kit is. But for the limited use we need (and I'll be doing the same as you in a few more weeks) how bad is it?And that kit has M6, M8, and M10…
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Rivnuts are a similar to a pop-rivet that has a threaded hole in the middle.
I've used Rivnuts, Nutcerts, and other similar products by different names. They can be steel, aluminum, and possibly even stainless steel. They work great with the tool. I have also made due with a bolt, couple nuts, washers, and a couple wrenches in a pinch.
whisky
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I believe most people would install rivnuts in the appropriate location to attach the windshield channel.
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I used one of this for an oem snorkel install on my kzj78. just make sure you take your time and dont rush. they work though.And that kit has M6, M8, and M10…
pb4ugo
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Personally, I dont think I'd like rivnuts going around the tubs top raised edge. I think they would look bad on the inside of the tub rail. I think Id prefer either trying to tap the holes, or use short phillips pan or counter sunk hd or button head socket caps screws just long enuff so the bolt threads don't extend much past the nut on the inside, then some sort of jam/thin nut on the inside.
I'm pretty sure we're talking only about the windshield frame, not the tub rail.
You wouldn't need a blind fixture there, imo.
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Yes…we are discussing the windshield frame.
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yeah I beleive the tubs usually already have holes drilled for the little twist lock things. And they have a nut that holds them in.
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Used 6mm rivnuts from the kit above to attach the window channel. It worked perfectly. I practiced on an old tag to make sure I knew what I was doing. A 23/64 (9.1mm) drill bit made holes just right. RTV on the rivnut.
That's the level of detail that I'm talking about, and appreciate very much. My bows kit should be here Monday....
whisky
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Has anyone installed the twist lock grommets themselves? Any tips/tricks? I was going to take it to an upholstery shop but I'm considering just working it myself over the weekend.
Real Steel bow kit came in. Included the windshield piece as well. Doesn't come with the brackets that bolt to the sides. Appears to be high quality.
CondeCruiser
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Heritage Cruisers has the brackets.
Thanks for that. I recalled seeing them somewhere earlier, but couldn't remember where.Heritage Cruisers has the brackets.
I went ahead and got the footman loops from them and declined to order the base brackets, because those are for appearance only as far as I can figure out.
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@whisky …I’ll be installing the twist turnbuckle fasteners soon. Will let you know what I learn.
For everyone else….There are some issues with the bows from TROA. Mounting holes need adjusting. Metal needs massaging or cut out, etc. I have not made it to the soft top yet.
Will post a comprehensive assessment when I am finished.
For everyone else….There are some issues with the bows from TROA. Mounting holes need adjusting. Metal needs massaging or cut out, etc. I have not made it to the soft top yet.
Will post a comprehensive assessment when I am finished.
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