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Tech Information => General Help => Topic started by: Metalman on November 29, 2013, 04:42:35 PM

Title: Invader Suspension Bracket Question
Post by: Metalman on November 29, 2013, 04:42:35 PM

I got the track off the 80 Invader today and found the rear suspension brackets have been previously welded.
 I have a couple of other suspensions for parts that have bent rails, etc so I can't just slide  one of those in. 
 If I drill the rivets and put on different brackets should I use blind rivets to attach the brackets to the rail or can I use grade 5 or 8 bolts?

Title: Re: Invader Suspension Bracket Question
Post by: mswyka on November 30, 2013, 06:37:35 PM

I normally use bolts and lock nuts to re-attach suspension brackets.  Off hand I can't remember if they were 1/4 - 28 or 10 - 24.

Title: Re: Invader Suspension Bracket Question
Post by: jimvw57 on November 30, 2013, 08:16:46 PM

I have a suspension I installed that was completely bolted together and have not had any issues with it.

Title: Re: Invader Suspension Bracket Question
Post by: Metalman on December 03, 2013, 07:11:04 AM

Thanks Guys!

Title: Re: Invader Suspension Bracket Question
Post by: kawhead on December 03, 2013, 08:25:18 AM

steel pop rivets work fine

Title: Re: Invader Suspension Bracket Question
Post by: jimvw57 on December 03, 2013, 08:40:41 AM

Stainless steel bolts were used to keep the rust to a minimum