Member Since: 27 Nov 2007
Location: Northern Rivers, NSW, Australia
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LR rear ladder
I have bought a LR rear ladder and see that two Rivnuts are included. I want to fit the ladder properly and so tried to buy/hire/borrow a Rivnut tool. However, no one seems to know what I'm talking about.
Can anyone please advise me of options.
TIA,
PeterThe Bearded Dragon
28th Oct 2010 4:31 am
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hi
tbh you dont need the rivnuts
the ladder hooks over the top of the tailgate then is held in place by the reg plate light/back door opening,black handle bit sorry cant remember the name of this bit its toooooo early in the day
kept my riv nuts for another day
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28th Oct 2010 4:51 am
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Hi Peter,
I agree with Dunc, mines fitted the same way, the rivnuts are still in the garage.
Those rear lamp guards need moding, Dunc
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28th Oct 2010 3:16 pm
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I borrowed one from Bomonds in Brookvale. You can make your own with a bolt and a nut of the same thread as the riv nut. You counter rotate the but and bolt head and it will pull the riv nut. “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
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28th Oct 2010 11:07 pm
Bushwanderer
Member Since: 27 Nov 2007
Location: Northern Rivers, NSW, Australia
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Hi All,
Thanks for your replies.
I wouldn't be happy leaving the Rivnuts out.
I had the bolt/nut alternative in the back of my mind, but wasn't keen on using it for the reason mentioned by Navigator in one of his earlier posts: - if you don't tighten it enough, it will spin in the hole, making it less than useless. Also, as the Rivnut is Al, if you overtighten it, I may damage the thread.
Thanks Caver, I may give Bomonds a try.
Best Wishes,
PeterThe Bearded Dragon
29th Oct 2010 3:49 am
Rob Bruce
Member Since: 18 Jun 2006
Location: Canberra
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Peter, I have a riv-nut tool, A bit far away but if needed you could swing my way on a trip.
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29th Oct 2010 5:59 am
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Member Since: 27 Nov 2007
Location: Northern Rivers, NSW, Australia
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Hi Rob,
Thanks for the offer, I'll keep it in mind.
Whether, I still need the tool, or not, it would be good to catch up with you, and finally get to sample some of the smokehouse produce.
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sorry cant remember the name of this bit its toooooo early in the day 
Those rear lamp guards need moding, Dunc 
