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Old 05-23-2008, 09:46 PM
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well i had to replace my drivers side power window motor and after a lot of cursing i got the motor and regulator out (you have to drill out the old rivets)

and then relized that the replacement didn't come with rivets, AND it need 5/16 rivets

anyone ever tried to find 5/16 rivets? you cant find them[:@]

im calling and bitching at dorman tomorrow. I WANT MY RIVETS
 
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Old 05-23-2008, 09:48 PM
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lmao i hate rivets, if i working on my truck and run into them i usully stop the project casue i know how much trouble they will casue probly wont be worth it
 
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Old 05-24-2008, 12:27 AM
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i didn't use 5/16 rivets when i fixed mine...also could not find them

so here is what i did
i did it "farmer style" - i used smaller rivets and i used a washer on the back of the plate, so the head of the rivet could expand and hold in position
 
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Old 05-25-2008, 10:49 AM
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i got some bolts and nuts and slapped them on it, works great! im still pissed about the rivets though... killed my dremmel in the process of removing them
 
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