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Old Aug 4, 2024 | 04:46 PM
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First time I've been called "clever". Lots of other names but not clever. LOL.
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Old Aug 7, 2024 | 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Richard454
I would not use a rivenut- it needs to be tight and a difference in material ( aluminum) could come loose and really wreck you day out driving.

Better/way easier than welding
I would get a longer bolt- with a star washer- clean up the hole for a good fit.
With some wire /tape - feed the wire from the back side hole in the frame and pull it though-
A jam nut would be preferred to hold in place- but regular bolt is fine.
Then bolt down the cable end wit another star washer.



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I guess you didn’t read where I referenced the proper one to use here.
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Old Aug 7, 2024 | 11:31 AM
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Here is a photo of my paint matching the powder coating.

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Originally Posted by OldCarBum
Here is a photo of my paint matching the powder coating.
Quite stunning work there, OldCarBum
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Originally Posted by kossuth
I guess you didn’t read where I referenced the proper one to use here.
I saw that-The negative battery ground is crucial-

I'm still not a fan of using a rivenut for a high torque - large size application.
And rivenuts work much better (spin out) in a softer metal such as aluminum.


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I just wanted to circle back with the solution.








my welding skills are mediocre but this worked great
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That’s what my dad used to call gorilla welding. Ugly but strong.
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Old Aug 28, 2024 | 03:00 PM
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To my credit it was under the car on my back with very little space. Tried to make it as pretty as I could
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