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MARTINSR · 09-16-2018, 03:29 PM

Sleeving it as Joe said would be the right way, but the "bestest" way would be using a bolt that is the same size and then use a jam nut or a lock nut.

One style "lock nut" which is what I would use there.

Or

Or of course.

Or the "jam nut" Which this photo I found is interesting being apparently I have been doing it wrong all these years!

But using a jam or lock nut you can tighten up the bolt but still leave it loose enough for the hinge to work without the nut falling off one day.

Brian

09-16-2018, 03:29 PM	#3
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,029	Re: Couple of AD questions Sleeving it as Joe said would be the right way, but the "bestest" way would be using a bolt that is the same size and then use a jam nut or a lock nut. One style "lock nut" which is what I would use there. Or Or of course. Or the "jam nut" Which this photo I found is interesting being apparently I have been doing it wrong all these years! But using a jam or lock nut you can tighten up the bolt but still leave it loose enough for the hinge to work without the nut falling off one day. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"