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07-26-2012, 12:15 AM
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Yucaipa, Calif.
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Rivets or bolts?
I'm rebuilding the drivetrain on my '89 Chev K1500 EC. I'm stripping/ cleaning some of the parts and supports and painting them with POR-15. The crossmember that is directly behind the torsion bar support is riveted to the frame with four rivets. I've been cleaning the waxy undercoat/ rust/ dirt off this crossmember and I was thinking it would be easier to grind the rivets and remove it with the idea of bolting it in afterwards. Anyone have an opinion regarding this idea? Would I be compromising the frame strength and would it be advisable to add some gussets if I do remove the rivets on this crossmember? (This crossmember/ support is used for a carrier bearing with a two-piece driveshaft.) My truck uses the one-piece driveshaft.
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1989 K1500 Chev. EC Original owner; some of the aftermarket parts I've installed are Borla headers, Hypertech chip, Edelbrock water pump, and a Stillen rear disc brake conversion kit. 2009 Hummer H3T 3.7L 5M (sold) 1997 K2500 Chev. EC 7.4L/ 4L80E 2018 Dodge Ram 2500 HD R/C |
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