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Radius rod forward bracket to frame screw
« on: January 06, 2021, 10:43:26 PM »
Im trying to add a radius rod to my car.  On the forward bracket, what does this tapered screw in to in the frame?  Right now I just have about a 9/16" hole, too big to catch any threads.  Is there a cage nut like the front leaf spring perch?  If so, how do I get it in? 
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Re: Radius rod forward bracket to frame screw
« Reply #1 on: January 07, 2021, 02:16:33 PM »
I pulled this from the 67 Camaro AIM, looks like the bolt passes through the hole and has washers and a nut holding it. Sorry if this is incorrect.
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Re: Radius rod forward bracket to frame screw
« Reply #2 on: January 07, 2021, 03:08:02 PM »
 If I remember right, I think there is a threaded blind insert nut in the side hole for the bolt to screw into.
I'll check my '67's later.

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Re: Radius rod forward bracket to frame screw
« Reply #3 on: January 07, 2021, 04:46:50 PM »
Dang, it’s going to be tight getting a nut on this screw (#19 in the AIM page provided).  I can only fit one finger in the frame hole to hold a nut.

Some type insert nut would be easier for sure. 
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Re: Radius rod forward bracket to frame screw
« Reply #4 on: January 07, 2021, 06:21:41 PM »
NUTSERT. Fastenal SKU 0128201

Hard part is the install tooling; Commercial or DYI
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Re: Radius rod forward bracket to frame screw
« Reply #5 on: January 07, 2021, 06:40:53 PM »
Thank you for that part number.  Can you elaborate on this: “Hard part is the install tooling; Commercial or DYI”?  Is the tool needed for this nutsert different than the common “OTC” install tools?  Thanks
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Re: Radius rod forward bracket to frame screw
« Reply #6 on: January 07, 2021, 06:42:36 PM »
Yep....I checked and see the round collar of the blind nut. View C in the above diagram confirms that.

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Re: Radius rod forward bracket to frame screw
« Reply #7 on: January 07, 2021, 06:47:22 PM »
Thanks guys!  Now I get to buy more tools!!!
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Re: Radius rod forward bracket to frame screw
« Reply #8 on: January 08, 2021, 08:07:37 PM »
RIVNUTS... I think the entire kit from Finish Masters was about $100.







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Re: Radius rod forward bracket to frame screw
« Reply #9 on: January 09, 2021, 09:58:22 PM »
Thanks guys!  Now I get to buy more tools!!!

A special installation tool isn't needed. There's several videos on Youtube .
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