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 Mar 28, 2005 - 5:51 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Jul 6, '03 From Long Beach, CA..."LBC" Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
what kind of screws did u guys use to screw in ur kits if you installed yourself?? thanks!!
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Mar 28, 2005 - 6:10 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 9, '03 From St. Louis Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
well, I've seen rivits used, and thats fine, unless they're on the exterior of the car(i.e. not the wheel well) but, if you're installing it yourself, you could prolly get away with using some 3m tape with basically anytype of screws inside the well. But it also matters which kit you're installing
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Mar 28, 2005 - 6:40 PM
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eh? any bolt that wont rust will do... LoL and if youre doing it on your own... grab some strong and durable zip-ties
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Mar 28, 2005 - 6:41 PM
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I would say get some small/med size metal self taping screws. I have not done one yet, but thats what i am plkanning to use. Also might try spraying some rusty profin on there too.
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Mar 28, 2005 - 8:28 PM
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the bodyshop i went to used rivets.
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Mar 28, 2005 - 9:23 PM
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I used stainless steel sheet metal screws. They look good and don't rust, and are designed to go into metal. The head of the screw is also nice because it tapers inward, like an upside down triangle. If you countersink (make the hole wide at the top and narrow at the bottom) the holes you drill for the screws, then the screws will be flush with the kit and not be noticable which is very nice.
As far as rivots go... eh, I've seen em on kits before and I don't recommend using them. It's very easy to apply to much pressure when you put them on and crack the kit. And you'd have to by a rivot gun to put em on, and they're noticable. Hope all this helps! This post has been edited by flipside97LTD: Mar 28, 2005 - 9:25 PM --------------------  |
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Mar 28, 2005 - 11:27 PM
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a dremmil tool may help
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Mar 28, 2005 - 11:35 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 6, '03 From Long Beach, CA..."LBC" Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
thanks alot that really helped!! might just look for stainless screws.
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Mar 29, 2005 - 1:16 AM
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How come no one has mentioned duck tape yet? LOL
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Mar 29, 2005 - 2:01 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 22, '04 From FL Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
i used industrial duct tape to help me center everything. I used good old home depot 10 mm bolts that bolt into existing holes.
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Apr 2, 2005 - 7:17 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 19, '04 From southern cali Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (80%) |
Hey Sang,
I have some self tapping screws. If you want to meet up on teh weekends we can install it. it wont take long as we already prefitted the lip and it looks good. Well you can PM me and we'll work something out. Take it easy |
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