Broken Crossmember to Reverser Bolt - How to Fix?

[jimmydiesel]

Ya looks like only the weld nuts in that size.

[bulletpruf]

Ya looks like only the weld nuts in that size.

The weld nuts were delivered and I'm not too impressed. There's only three threads to engage, and that doesn't look like enough to me.

[Jim B]

Use some flat bar to make some. Cut the pieces a couple inches long of the appropriate width to set on the rail flange, thickness based on the bolt size. Drill and tap the size/thread hole you need in the center. If you want them to float, use some sheet metal pieces to tack to the frame rail and bend them over the "nut" you made. Where you tack them will determine the float you have. The flat bar nut is long enough to react on the frame when you tighten them, the clips only have to keep them in place to start the bolts.

[bulletpruf]

Use some flat bar to make some. Cut the pieces a couple inches long of the appropriate width to set on the rail flange, thickness based on the bolt size. Drill and tap the size/thread hole you need in the center. If you want them to float, use some sheet metal pieces to tack to the frame rail and bend them over the "nut" you made. Where you tack them will determine the float you have. The flat bar nut is long enough to react on the frame when you tighten them, the clips only have to keep them in place to start the bolts.

Thanks. That will work.