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JimKshortstep4x4 · 10-25-2008, 07:26 PM

I tap the four holes with a 8-24 tap and use stainless screws to hold the plate on. The tap will bottom out so the last few threads are not cut completely so the screws will lock in place when tightened up.

Jim

10-25-2008, 07:26 PM	#7
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Plate under Stock Intake Removal I tap the four holes with a 8-24 tap and use stainless screws to hold the plate on. The tap will bottom out so the last few threads are not cut completely so the screws will lock in place when tightened up. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC