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Metalman

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Invader Suspension Bracket Question
« 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?

mswyka

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Re: Invader Suspension Bracket Question
« Reply #1 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.
Intruders:  1978, 1979, 1981 Custom (Pink)
Invaders:   1980 440
Projects:    1981 Invader 440

jimvw57

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Re: Invader Suspension Bracket Question
« Reply #2 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.

Metalman

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Re: Invader Suspension Bracket Question
« Reply #3 on: December 03, 2013, 07:11:04 AM »
Thanks Guys!

kawhead

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Re: Invader Suspension Bracket Question
« Reply #4 on: December 03, 2013, 08:25:18 AM »
steel pop rivets work fine

jimvw57

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Re: Invader Suspension Bracket Question
« Reply #5 on: December 03, 2013, 08:40:41 AM »
Stainless steel bolts were used to keep the rust to a minimum