Might want to use a drill instead of torque driver so you can set the drill to slip at just the right point. Also, for those who dont know theres one called a Plusnut that you may want to use if youre going to be putting any weight or hard use on it. Holds a lot better than a rivnut.
I have used a pop rivet gun with an adapter before but your way is more sure footed. You can feel the tightness with the hand method. TYVM for posting.
Good video, helped me with re-fitting the exterior mirror on my van. Had to practice on a few bits of scrap metal first. A couple of things I found useful: sand the area to get rid of grim so the nut has good surface grip. If the nut is a little sloppy in the hole, give the wrench a half turn before entering the hole, so it is nice and tight. ....this all sounds a bit naughty..ha
You know it’s funny I went out and ordered a tool a rib nut tool and after watching all these videos I feel like I might’ve waste my money thanks for the video man it was cool
wouldn't a fingertip/palm ratchet work good in this situation for keeping the socket parallel on the bolt head? the force applied would be centered right on it.
wrench and ratchet technique will sometimes turn the nutsert with the bolt making it never flair out. add a star lock washer to fix this issue. also, cheap hand tools for about $20-60 on amazon to do the smaller nutserts. 3/8 and larger require higher end tool or the manual/bolt method.
To avoid spinning the Nutsert, Thread a nut onto the bolt, put on the washers as shown, screw the bolt into the Nutsert. Hold the bolt while threading down the nut. This will pull the Nutsert without spinning it. It will also not damage the Nutsert threads.
Do you use countersink outserts, or flanged. Like I assume pullout strength would be similar just flanged push in greater but I assume upon installation before whatever you are bolting on is attached it pull though more easily. I am working on a RV is it better to use stainless, I see you are using zinc in the shop is it a cost thing or is stainless harder to work with due not being as soft.
You are way better off with a tool which just pulls to set it, vs screwing thru the threads of the nutsert. I have both Pneumatic ( good) and cordless ( bad) No comparison.
@@SparkY0 typically the nut would not be a slip fit. It would be the proper size to thread in the bolt. You hold the bolt steady with a wrench, not allowing it to spin, and then you turn the nut. This way, they're is nothing turning in the threads of the nutsert (rivnut). Doing it as in the video produces a lot of strain on the threads of the nutsert, and can cause galling (yes, I saw that he used anti-seize).
@@andygold And doing it your way is painfully slow and awkward. Many of these panels can use 30-40 rivnuts when installing a whole kit. Using a 1/4" cordless impact makes quick work of them and doesnt have the power to damage threads. We are talking 5/16-3/8" threads here...plenty strong to crush a rivnut.
He did it right, the nut the wrench is on doesn't have the bolt threaded into it, it's larger sized and the bolt just slips through it, the nut/sleeve just there to give something to hold on too.
Thanks for posting.Your video is the only one I've seen that mentions some sealant on the rivnut,lot less chance of rust on the bare metal hole.
Might want to use a drill instead of torque driver so you can set the drill to slip at just the right point.
Also, for those who dont know theres one called a Plusnut that you may want to use if youre going to be putting any weight or hard use on it. Holds a lot better than a rivnut.
I used your method and installed an anchor nut on my bathtub for the grab rails. Thank you for this video!
I have used a pop rivet gun with an adapter before but your way is more sure footed. You can feel the tightness with the hand method. TYVM for posting.
I like tools but I don't have space for more at home, so I LOVED THE MANUAL INSTALATION METHOD.
Good video, helped me with re-fitting the exterior mirror on my van. Had to practice on a few bits of scrap metal first. A couple of things I found useful: sand the area to get rid of grim so the nut has good surface grip. If the nut is a little sloppy in the hole, give the wrench a half turn before entering the hole, so it is nice and tight. ....this all sounds a bit naughty..ha
lol that last tool so awesome! 🤯👍
Thanks for the video...this will definitely help me install my flares with all the stripped nuts on my tj.
good job and sound advice about holding the turning torque square to the face of the work.
You know it’s funny I went out and ordered a tool a rib nut tool and after watching all these videos I feel like I might’ve waste my money thanks for the video man it was cool
Thanks for the great advice on a super cheap tool to install nutserts. I am now wondering why I went and purchased a nutsert riveter for $US100!
And what about the non pneumatic hand rivnut gun?? Kinda cheap and works awesome
wouldn't a fingertip/palm ratchet work good in this situation for keeping the socket parallel on the bolt head? the force applied would be centered right on it.
wrench and ratchet technique will sometimes turn the nutsert with the bolt making it never flair out. add a star lock washer to fix this issue. also, cheap hand tools for about $20-60 on amazon to do the smaller nutserts. 3/8 and larger require higher end tool or the manual/bolt method.
To avoid spinning the Nutsert, Thread a nut onto the bolt, put on the washers as shown, screw the bolt into the Nutsert.
Hold the bolt while threading down the nut.
This will pull the Nutsert without spinning it.
It will also not damage the Nutsert threads.
Can rivnut be used to replace a broken welded nut inside a frame that a motor mount bolts to?
mighty fine tutorial there.
What's stopping the insert from spinning freely with the wrench?
Is recommended to use aluminum or steel rivnuts on jeeps?
Steel is much stronger.
there is also the hand tool that costs about $20.
They brake.
@@bantamdude mine is still holding up some 200+ rivnuts later of all sizes. 🤷♂️
link please?
Y not use nuts n bolts unless its something i cant get to one side
What is RTV I've never heard of it here in the UK?
Great video.... $50 tool on Amazon. Full fender armor on all four corners of the MJ. It was the only way!
Do you use countersink outserts, or flanged. Like I assume pullout strength would be similar just flanged push in greater but I assume upon installation before whatever you are bolting on is attached it pull though more easily. I am working on a RV is it better to use stainless, I see you are using zinc in the shop is it a cost thing or is stainless harder to work with due not being as soft.
Stainless is not recommended for us on some metals like Colourbond so ymmv.
If you use an impact wrench, use an impact socket.
Or just many standard sockets ;)
I must be doing something wrong cause the nutsert just spins in the hole with the first method.
You can use a star washer against nutsert. Holds it til it starts to tighten.
I like tools a lot. I'd get the last one. Use it once or twice and then put it back in the box.
great info , i like the first method and more easy ,, i'm poor man .. cheers ..
Thanks for sharing. Liked.
Perfecto manthap
My 50 dollar rivet nut tool works great for me. But some folks have more time on their hands.
Daryl shows me several things I would never do to my own vehicle.....like ever..... Body panels are not mounting points
They are on Jeeps. Used to add heavier panels on top of the oem for added strength. Usually aluminum.
So you don’t want to rust your jeep because it’s expensive but you won’t spend £20 on a Nutsert Tool
Nice. thanks.
You are way better off with a tool which just pulls to set it, vs screwing thru the threads of the nutsert. I have both Pneumatic ( good) and cordless ( bad) No comparison.
Sounds like your ratchet has 50 teeth in it
It sounds like a come along.
So a $1,000 air compressor and a $2,000 rivet gun? Okay.
Or just get the actual tool for the job, non pneumatic
use grade 8 hardware and you'll be golden.
definitely dont use an impact ever
Dude, you did it wrong. You supposed to turn the nut, not the bolt. Bad presentation..
When rookies think they can make instructional videos, must be a jeep thing.
The nut is loose, what would that accomplish?
@@SparkY0 typically the nut would not be a slip fit. It would be the proper size to thread in the bolt. You hold the bolt steady with a wrench, not allowing it to spin, and then you turn the nut. This way, they're is nothing turning in the threads of the nutsert (rivnut). Doing it as in the video produces a lot of strain on the threads of the nutsert, and can cause galling (yes, I saw that he used anti-seize).
@@andygold And doing it your way is painfully slow and awkward. Many of these panels can use 30-40 rivnuts when installing a whole kit. Using a 1/4" cordless impact makes quick work of them and doesnt have the power to damage threads. We are talking 5/16-3/8" threads here...plenty strong to crush a rivnut.
He did it right, the nut the wrench is on doesn't have the bolt threaded into it, it's larger sized and the bolt just slips through it, the nut/sleeve just there to give something to hold on too.
lol that last tool so awesome! 🤯👍