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side mirror rivnuts spinning

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  • Start date Start date Oct 25, 2010
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Have any of you tried to fix these by compressing the rivnut with a regular 10-24 bolt and nut? Did it work or you ended up with a broken bolt inside the rivnut?
 
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You either need the special tool, or a grade 8 screw, and some luck.
 
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