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Rocker Panel Rivet Size Question
Can someone tell me what size rivets are used on the rocker panels?
Are they plastic? Is a hand rivet gun good for installing them? Thanks. |
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07-28-2011, 02:00 PM
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Been years since I replaced any and therefore forget the size. I used Stainless Steel though since RUSTing was a potential concern. Hand gun worked fine.
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07-28-2011, 05:38 PM
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The stock ones are black plastic. I have heard of people getting the (more common) white ones and soaking them in ink to turn them black before installation. I do not remember the size.
The factory catalog just calls them "expansion rivet", with a part number of 999.591.550.40 . --DD
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07-29-2011, 09:12 AM
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I use small screws instead of the rivets. People always say to check behind the rockers for dirt and debris then mount the rockers with a fastener which isn't easily removed.
Can't tell the difference between the screw head and rivet. |
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