Running board ripped off...
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Did you use the sleeve or bulb?
[QUOTE=astroman54;2905663]I replaced the pulled out rivet nuts with these from McMaster Carr size M8x1.25.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-rivet-nuts/=k4s30v
The larger flange made a sturdy install and the steps are back on using the same bolts as before.
Andy[/QUOTE
Which one did you use? Sleeve or bulb?
http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-rivet-nuts/=k4s30v
The larger flange made a sturdy install and the steps are back on using the same bolts as before.
Andy[/QUOTE
Which one did you use? Sleeve or bulb?
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New rivnuts don't work too well if the old ones rusted out though or got damaged. Better to weld a plate for a reinforced surface, and switch to nuts and bolts instead of the crappy OEM mounts. Northspec Built has the kits for it: https://www.northspecbuilt.com/produ...-repair-plates
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From: Emmett, ID
Same issue solution
Hello everybody,
I have a 2010 ram 1500 dbl cab w/ factory running boards. I was at the car wash the other day and the machine ripped off my running board on the drivers side. So I crawled underneath the truck and saw the great design of the running boards being attached to the body of the truck & not the frame, which all the mounting holes are now ripped apart. I'm kind of at a lose here, I spent a lot of money on these running boards so I don't want to throw them away. But unsure how to reattach w/ the damage that is done & how to resecure to keep this happening again. Or do I start from scratch and get another set, if another set does anybody have any ideas of a better set? Sorry for the long winded post, and thanks for your help in advanced...
Brandon
I have a 2010 ram 1500 dbl cab w/ factory running boards. I was at the car wash the other day and the machine ripped off my running board on the drivers side. So I crawled underneath the truck and saw the great design of the running boards being attached to the body of the truck & not the frame, which all the mounting holes are now ripped apart. I'm kind of at a lose here, I spent a lot of money on these running boards so I don't want to throw them away. But unsure how to reattach w/ the damage that is done & how to resecure to keep this happening again. Or do I start from scratch and get another set, if another set does anybody have any ideas of a better set? Sorry for the long winded post, and thanks for your help in advanced...
Brandon
