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vince1 · 04-16-2017, 09:28 PM

I think I would drill them off. Start with a 1/8 or 3/16 bit and drill from the back side just past the head of the rivet. Make sure you start in the center. Then increase drill sizes like 1/4 or 5/16 and up to 3/8? until the head of the rivet pops off.

04-16-2017, 09:28 PM	#5
vince1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,170	Re: Removing steering coupler assembly to replace rag joint I think I would drill them off. Start with a 1/8 or 3/16 bit and drill from the back side just past the head of the rivet. Make sure you start in the center. Then increase drill sizes like 1/4 or 5/16 and up to 3/8? until the head of the rivet pops off.