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Oct 18, 2007 | 11:55 AM

rcav8or

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Running board support question...

All the running board supports were in a box, when I got my truck (boards were just hanging from the fenders!). It looks like originally there were studs poking out the frame, where the supports mount to the frame. Is that correct? They are ALL broken, almost flush with the frame, both sides.

If they are studs, can they be driven out? Or should I just drill them out?

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Roger

Oct 18, 2007 | 03:21 PM

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i bet they are ground off rivits, not studs.

both mine still have the support struts attached to the frame and they are held with factory rivits....

i'd just knock them out and use bolts myself..........

Oct 18, 2007 | 03:42 PM

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Ok, sounds good. Thought I saw some threads on one, but they are almost flush...

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Roger

Oct 18, 2007 | 03:54 PM

Randy Jack

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What 52F3 said. They are riveted. Grade 5 bolts will be fine. I prefer to use nylock nuts, since they won't back off.

Oct 18, 2007 | 04:05 PM

52'F-3

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speaking of running boards, i have 2 sets, both dang near junk.... i'm thinking with a ton of work i can make a good pair.

mine are the flatbed style with rounded rear corners,
anyone know if someone sells that type?

Oct 18, 2007 | 08:07 PM

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On my 50 I ground them off and knocked them out with a punch. I'll go back with bolts and nylock bolts. Like RJ said. I use them as much as possible. I don't like lock washers.

Oct 18, 2007 | 09:55 PM

bobbytnm

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I had to remove and replace a couple of mine. No biggie, some bolts and nylocks work just fine. For my front support on the driver side I actually welded nuts to the inside of the frame as the boxing plates I put in covered up my access.

Bobby

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Oct 19, 2007 | 11:19 AM

bobbytnm

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Here's a great hardware supplier, no minimum order...wooohoooo

http://www.mcmaster.com/

Bobby

Oct 19, 2007 | 11:24 AM

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For some of my fasteners i've used "stover C" locknuts. They are an all metal lock nut, available in gr. 5 or 8, and they are plated. I get them from a local fastener place called Facca Fasteners.

Oct 19, 2007 | 11:37 AM

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rcav8or

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Cool! I like them! A google search shows all kinds of places. Looks like I'll be buying a few 100.

I like Nylocks, except for the rust potential, these look like the best of both worlds!

R