1st gen hardtop threads missing
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1st gen hardtop threads missing
There are four bolts that connect the hardtop to the cab roof. Somehow one the threads on inside the cab roof fell off so I dont have anything to screw into. Normally I wouldnt worry about it but it is a critical bolt for my bikini top. Anybody have suggestions? I would think there would be some kind of insert but I cant find anything. Does anyone know if I have access the the inside of my cab roof? I really dont want to tear apart my headliner finding out.
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Sorry, that sucks!
Without a photo I'm guessing here.... you could drill it a tad larger, then helicoil it and use the larger size bolt for that particular hole (you'd likely have to drill out the bikini top mount for that hole, and maybe the fiberglass on the hardtop, But I think those holes have a lot of play in them already.
Photos??
Without a photo I'm guessing here.... you could drill it a tad larger, then helicoil it and use the larger size bolt for that particular hole (you'd likely have to drill out the bikini top mount for that hole, and maybe the fiberglass on the hardtop, But I think those holes have a lot of play in them already.
Photos??
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Rivnut or Nutsert could be used of you drill out or remove the old nut that was in there.
https://www.google.com/search?q=rivn...w=1471&bih=962
Personally, I'd pull the headliner and molding back to see what i have to work with, and probably just tack another nut in place of the damaged threads.
https://www.google.com/search?q=rivn...w=1471&bih=962
Personally, I'd pull the headliner and molding back to see what i have to work with, and probably just tack another nut in place of the damaged threads.
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Sorry, that sucks!
Without a photo I'm guessing here.... you could drill it a tad larger, then helicoil it and use the larger size bolt for that particular hole (you'd likely have to drill out the bikini top mount for that hole, and maybe the fiberglass on the hardtop, But I think those holes have a lot of play in them already.
Photos??
Without a photo I'm guessing here.... you could drill it a tad larger, then helicoil it and use the larger size bolt for that particular hole (you'd likely have to drill out the bikini top mount for that hole, and maybe the fiberglass on the hardtop, But I think those holes have a lot of play in them already.
Photos??
Rivnut or Nutsert could be used of you drill out or remove the old nut that was in there.
https://www.google.com/search?q=rivn...w=1471&bih=962
Personally, I'd pull the headliner and molding back to see what i have to work with, and probably just tack another nut in place of the damaged threads.
https://www.google.com/search?q=rivn...w=1471&bih=962
Personally, I'd pull the headliner and molding back to see what i have to work with, and probably just tack another nut in place of the damaged threads.
Thanks
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Aha, that makes sense now - thought you just had striped threads. I've taken my top off several times....think I'd realize what you meant, sorry.
The Rivet Nut approach would likely be your best bet, especially if you don't want to get into the headliner. Just make sure you get something robust and not too soft - you want a good tight seal, like you said.
The Rivet Nut approach would likely be your best bet, especially if you don't want to get into the headliner. Just make sure you get something robust and not too soft - you want a good tight seal, like you said.
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