| Author | Message | ||
     Jim Burns (Jim_burns) New Member Username: Jim_burns Post Number: 12 Registered: 03-2003 |
I am going to put the factory ladder on the back of my Disco, are self tappers OK? If I should use the rivet nuts that came with the ladder instead of self tappers, why? | ||
| John Moore (Jmoore) Senior Member Username: Jmoore Post Number: 633 Registered: 10-2002 |
I bought an aftermarket ladder and used stainless self tappers. It's still hangin' on... | ||
| Mtb (Mtb) New Member Username: Mtb Post Number: 18 Registered: 02-2003 |
I used ss self tapper for the top part and ss nut and bolt for the bottom. I am sure that you could use self tapping there but I would think if you use the ladder alot then you will start having problems with it because you can't get them tight enough and/or the hole will start getting elongated. Just my worthless opinion  | ||
| Jim Burns (Jim_burns) New Member Username: Jim_burns Post Number: 13 Registered: 03-2003 |
MTB, I thought that if the bottom got loose I could remove the rear door panel and use a different fastener. When I had the rear door panel off I would also modify my spare tire carrier for a larger tire. I will go with the self tappers | ||
| Leo (Leo_hallak) Member Username: Leo_hallak Post Number: 56 Registered: 02-2003 |
I Am just about to install a ladder, but my friend has a rivnut tool so I might give that a shot. I did find a link on cheap rivnut tools. http://www.aircraft-spruce.com/catalog/topages/econrivtool.php -Leo | ||
| Mtb (Mtb) New Member Username: Mtb Post Number: 19 Registered: 02-2003 |
If you do end up going with a different fastener it can't be long(if you use a bolt) it will interfere with the latch mechanism Don't ask how I know. Good Luck | ||
| John Moore (Jmoore) Senior Member Username: Jmoore Post Number: 635 Registered: 10-2002 |
I can't be for sure w/o pulling them, but I think I used 3/4 screws. Fat, stubby and stainless. |
