Re: shackles & hangers question...

From: bob (bnich@bellatlantic.net)
Date: Mon Jan 28 2002 - 06:41:29 EST


Ragnarok wrote:

> OK, for those of you who've installed these, how did you remove the
> rivets from the oem set? These seem to be a lot tougher than they should
> be, maybe I'm going about it the wrong way? I've tried prying the heads
> off with an air chisel, and grinding them down, etc, etc. Am I going to
> have to invest in an oxy-acetyline(sp?) torch? Opinions? Thanx.
>
> William

William,
Drill the heads with a 1/4 then 3/8 drill bit about 3/8 deep. They'll then
wack right off with a hammer and chisel.
If your looking for a a good torch I have one on ebay at:
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1327533668
bob

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