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SET THE BRACKETS TO BE PARALLEL.
Measure the distance between the two brackets at the
ends with the rivets (X) then pivot the brackets to set
the other end of the brackets to that same distance (Y).
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DRILL THE OTHER HOLES.
SET THE RIVETS
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IN PLACE.
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X = Y
X
Y
Remove the rivet and the bracket.
Drill pilot holes with the 1/8" drill
bit where you made the marks.
Lubrication may be helpful.
Then use the 3/16" drill bit to drill
the holes to 3/16".
Repeat the process on the other
side of the vehicle starting with
the rearmost hole.
Carefully blow or brush aside the
swarf (metal debris) on each side
to prevent scratching the paint.
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INSTALL THE RIVETS.
Use a heavy duty rivet tool like what's shown to flare
the rivets. Keep the rivet tool fully vertical and use
short, steady bursts to properly seat the rivets. Start
with the center rivet then flare the other rivets. Then
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apply a dollop of sealant on top of the rivets.
NOTE: pneumatic rivet tools do not
MARK THE FRONT HOLES.
Without moving the brackets
mark the center and front holes.
APPLY SILICON
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AROUND THE HOLES.
Apply an even generous ring
of silicon around each hole.
work for our stainless steel rivets.
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