Replacing Rivits
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 189
Likes: 0
From: Lake Havasu, AZ
Replacing Rivits
I was reading on another thread about you show replace the rivets if you stripped down to the frame, well I am down to the frame.
This has always been a desert truck and has no rust (except where my Survey crew spilled their coffee every day on the passenger side floor board). Also this truck will not be abused 4x4ing, just what 4x4ing that needs to be done for my camping and hunting.
Should I replace the rivets? and if so, is that all of them or just the ones that hold the hangers?
This has always been a desert truck and has no rust (except where my Survey crew spilled their coffee every day on the passenger side floor board). Also this truck will not be abused 4x4ing, just what 4x4ing that needs to be done for my camping and hunting.
Should I replace the rivets? and if so, is that all of them or just the ones that hold the hangers?
Post Fiend
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 5,037
Likes: 9
From: Kasson, Minnesota
I knocked out all mine and replaced with some grade 8 bolts. I can't remember the sizes off hand, but the rivet holes are smaller or larger than a standard bolt size, so I just drilled out the holes to the exact size of the bolt so there wouldn't be no movement of the crossmembers. Turned out nice, but what a pain to do. It was nice because I was able to get everything sandblasted and painted, but would I do it again.........I don't know.
Logistics Pro
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 4,701
Likes: 6
For what you are doing, I wouldn't think it would matter. I use my truck similarly, and have had no problems. I would suggest, however, removing the suspension rivets. This way, you can modify it later without the pain of removing the rivets with the body on. I tried this for my rear suspension, and ended up pulling the bed off so I could really let the sledge work its magic. Just use grade 8 and the all metal nuts
Trending Topics
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 453
Likes: 0
If I recall they were 7/16 I had to run a bit throught a few of them so the bolts would fit in.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Ford Super Duty: 5 Things Owners LOVE, 5 Things They LOATHE!
Joe Kucinski
Every 2026 Ford Truck Engine RANKED from WORST to FIRST!
Michael S. Palmer
The Best F-150 Deal of Every Trim Level (XL through Raptor)
Joe Kucinski
Post Fiend
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 5,181
Likes: 3
From: Across from the neighbors
All of my suspension rivits have been replaced wiht 1/2" grade 8 bolts. Not gonna break anything there. I did take all the body mounts off to make sure there was no hidden rust. I replaced them with 7/16" grade 8s. I know prolly a lil overkill for cab mounts but hey i liek to be safe.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
CAMiniTruck
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
22
Feb 7, 2014 10:44 PM
Franklin2
1983 - 2012 Ranger & B-Series
1
Jan 28, 2012 07:46 PM
NMf250
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
1
Jan 8, 2006 12:27 PM
captntim
1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
3
Oct 24, 2001 04:45 PM