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Old Feb 12, 2023 | 01:27 PM
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One of the rivnuts that hold up the lower radiator mount is spinning. How can it be removed?
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drill it out carefully.
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It almost fell out by itself. I used a toggle bolt in its place.
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1997-2013 Corvette Front Skid Plate/Radiator Support Cradle Rivet Nuts (zip-corvette.com)

if the original hole is intact, it should not be too hard to replace with a new rivet nut.
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Thanks. I'll check it out. Hopefully the toggle bolt holds for s bit,
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I have the Paragon front and side guards on my 22'. Installed them all myself 17 months / 7k miles ago, very happy with them
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