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stricko

Member Since: 30 Nov 2015
Location: East Sussex
Posts: 120

Rivnut tool recommendation

Hi

Can someone recommend a good (and cheap) rivnut tool.

I need to replace my front mudguard brackets as they both rotted through within about 500 miles of each other.

I could do with getting one for the weekend if possible.

Cheers ---------------------------------------------------------------

21st Jan 2016 11:56am

jimbob7

Member Since: 06 Jul 2013
Location: uk
Posts: 2055

Replaced the rears with stainless nut and bolt (difficult,lol).I assume the same is not possible for the front??Also,really needed this weekend????Could be a good job for warmer weather. Pov.spec,ftw. 2006, 110,TD5.

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21st Jan 2016 12:15pm

Skeggy 90

Member Since: 07 Oct 2013
Location: Skeg Vegas
Posts: 232

You don't need a tool, I just use a long bolt a few washers and a nut, works a treat, look on YouTube for how to do ir. The cheaper tools have a tendency of ripping the treads out if your not careful. 90 300 TDI SW (sold)
130 TD5 Utility (Foley SV) (sold)
110 TD5 Hardtop (sold)
110 TDCI Utility (sold)
1st Edition Range Rover Sport Supercharged
Velar P380 HSE
Discovery 1 V8 auto
Puma 130 Double Cab (sold)
R35 GTR
Defender 110 300 TDI CSW (sold)
2010 110 XS Utility

21st Jan 2016 12:16pm

stricko

Member Since: 30 Nov 2015
Location: East Sussex
Posts: 120

Cheers Skeggy

I have had a look and will give that a go.

Next question - any idea what size rivnut I should get ? ---------------------------------------------------------------

21st Jan 2016 12:47pm

Skeggy 90

Member Since: 07 Oct 2013
Location: Skeg Vegas
Posts: 232

6mm thread is for a 10mm headed bolt
8mm thread is for a 13 mm headed bolt
There is a choice of aluminium or steel rivnuts,
What size are the original mounting bolts, I would get the same if you can get away with it if not go one size bigger 90 300 TDI SW (sold)
130 TD5 Utility (Foley SV) (sold)
110 TD5 Hardtop (sold)
110 TDCI Utility (sold)
1st Edition Range Rover Sport Supercharged
Velar P380 HSE
Discovery 1 V8 auto
Puma 130 Double Cab (sold)
R35 GTR
Defender 110 300 TDI CSW (sold)
2010 110 XS Utility

21st Jan 2016 12:55pm

cobs

Member Since: 12 Jun 2008
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 336

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Cairns Blue

Possibly doesn't fit the 'cheap' description but the Memfast tool is very good

http://www.memfast.co.uk/cli/MEM001/PDF/RN...Review.pdf

22nd Jan 2016 6:45pm

LRmud

Member Since: 22 Oct 2014
Location: IV12 Highland
Posts: 198

I just bought this from ebay and it works a treat. Very cheap AND effective.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121854739388

I've also got an M6, M8 and M10 - all good.
Remember to put a dab of grease on the parts before use.

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1989 Defender 90
Toyota Aygo & Honda FR-V

22nd Jan 2016 6:53pm

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