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12-11-2007, 02:11 PM
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Rivet Removal
Im gonna have to remove rivets in the near future and was wondering what you guys found out to be the easiest way to get them out. Thanks
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12-11-2007, 02:19 PM
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Re: Rivet Removal
How big a rivet are you talking about?
small ones can be drilled out by using a drill bit just a little bit smaller than the hole the rivet is in.
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12-11-2007, 02:25 PM
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Re: Rivet Removal
I use a air hammer with a sharp punch. Drilling works good to, I like to use a center punch first.
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12-11-2007, 02:26 PM
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Re: Rivet Removal
whoops sorry should have said what kind, im talking about like the big ball joint ones or crossmember, thanks
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12-11-2007, 02:32 PM
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Re: Rivet Removal
Plasma cutter all the way! But if you don't have one then I would grind off the head flush with the frame or control arm and use a big punch or air hammer with the punch tool.
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12-11-2007, 05:37 PM
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Re: Rivet Removal
Use A Die Grinder, Cut A Slot Like A Screw Driver. And Use A Air Chisel To Push It Off.
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12-11-2007, 06:14 PM
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Re: Rivet Removal
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If they are where you can get at them easily I just use a large chisel sharpened on one side. Clamp it in some vise grips and hit it with a BFH. The heads usually pop right off. Punch out the rest with a good sturdy punch clamped in the vise grips. Be sure and wear some heavy gloves and safety glasses. If you can't get a good swing at the chisel then I would go with the grinder or air chisel method. LockDoc
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12-11-2007, 06:44 PM
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Re: Rivet Removal
 with Rokcrin...I don't have a plasma cutter but the grinder and punch work great. Just remember to grind the head flush.
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12-11-2007, 07:46 PM
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Re: Rivet Removal
I have always used the grinder and made a 2 cuts all the way down to the frame, making 1 horizontal and 1 vertical will make the air chisel and punch easier.
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12-11-2007, 08:32 PM
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Re: Rivet Removal
center punch the hole and grind the head flush...works est for me ,a drill bit also will work....
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