Stripped hinge thread
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Mountain Pass
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Stripped hinge thread
So I got to put cab back onto chassis today and tried to put the passenger side door on, I chased the post threads out thinking they were fine but when I tried to tighten down on the fine thread bolts they are stripped or close to it, the original ones are 5/16” and was wondering has anyone ever gone up one thread size to 3/8” and if so were there any problem trying to do this? Thanks in advance with any help
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So I got to put cab back onto chassis today and tried to put the passenger side door on, I chased the post threads out thinking they were fine but when I tried to tighten down on the fine thread bolts they are stripped or close to it, the original ones are 5/16” and was wondering has anyone ever gone up one thread size to 3/8” and if so were there any problem trying to do this? Thanks in advance with any help
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Yes, I had to pull my plates out to remove some broken bolts. It’s tight back there, but it can be done.
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If that's the nut in question in the photo you have good access to it to remove and weld in a new nut..
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That would have been way to easy, unfortunately 5 of the 6 threads on the passenger side are stripped and getting to them are impossible since I already welded the repair panels that’s why I’m thinking it will be easier to tap to the next size which is 3/8”, not sure if a metric would work, will experiment over the weekend, thanks for the suggestion 👍
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On 48-52's the screws are tough to find with the correct head that will clear the opposing hinge when closed. Is that an issue on Mid-fifties too?
I think I'd try drilling thru the nuts at 5/16" and put another nut behind them.Not something you need to access more than once.
I think I'd try drilling thru the nuts at 5/16" and put another nut behind them.Not something you need to access more than once.
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