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914 Freak! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None ![]() |
I have seat belt mounts that have stripped threads. I'm wonding if HeliCoil's are strong enough in case of an accident. Logic tells me, yes they would be fine if installed correctly, but my gut is a little more nervous than my head. Can anyone tip the scales one way or the other for me?
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neo life ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 5,086 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Willow Glen (San Jose) Member No.: 159 ![]() |
The band-aids aren't worth the liability. Did the bolt mount get cross-threaded or was it worked free by belt movement over time?
Weld a nut or thread insert to a small plate with a hole, drill out the hole in the chassis to fit the nut and weld the assembly... |
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