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Mar 26, 2012 | 06:35 PM

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74ford4x4

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Western Mirrors?

Whats the best way to mount westerns on doors that didnt come with them. I thought about welding nuts in the doors? Or would fing like a insert with threads be better? Or just leave well enough alone, and keep what Ive got. Any ideas would be greatly apprecated!

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Mar 26, 2012 | 06:48 PM

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From: Loganton,Pa central Pa

Rinvuts (or nutserts) are the best way to install the the mirror bolting area in the actual door. There are T bolts that are used in the top and the 3rd bar mounting holes. The Rivnuts use a pop rivet looking tool that expand them so they wont pull out of the door.

Avery 1 Dozen Replacement Blind Rivnuts

T bolts similar to these..

Amazon.com: 1-1/2'' x 1/4''-20 thread T-Bolt, 5 Pack: Home Improvement

Or just keep the ones you are using and sell me your westerns...lol

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Mar 26, 2012 | 06:55 PM

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Bignasty THANK YOU for the info. I love the looks of the westerns, Ive got the t bolts. Hoping it will still fit in the garge with them!

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Mar 26, 2012 | 06:59 PM

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2x.... on the nutserts (threaded rivets). A kit is available for around $90. My local Ace Hardware carries a small kit for around $12 with two nutserts and a tool.

T-bolts or small carriage bolts on top with acorn nuts, lock washers, and flat washers. Whichever way you go, I recommend you opt for stainless steel hardware. Lowe's carries a good selection.

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Mar 26, 2012 | 07:06 PM

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I just looked Fastenal has them I think I will run there before work tommorrow. I cant thank you guys enough, Ive never seen or knew about these nuts.

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Mar 26, 2012 | 08:22 PM

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lafermedavid

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t nuts

I bought my kit from McMaster-Carr.Where do you get the T nuts at?Thankyou

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Mar 26, 2012 | 09:34 PM

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The t bolts were already with mine when I bought the mirrors. Iam going to check local hardware stores for new ones tomorrow.

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