Second to hot rivets is grade 5 or grade 8 bolts. The bolts need to fit really tight. I replaced my front spring mount rivets with grade 5, 1/2”-20 shoulder bolts, making sure the shoulder went all the way thru so none of the threads contacted the bolt holes.

Here is the thread where I replaced the rivets. There was some really good advice from fellow ‘Bolters on how to accomplish this. As you will read, it’s more than just putting in replacement bolts.

Last edited by Peggy M; 04/01/2025 10:54 PM. Reason: hotted the link!

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