I'm getting my ass kicked, stupid GM....
I removed the boring flat tailgate cap from my Duramax, and bought a new cap from the dealer. Also bought the nut inserts and the bolts at the same time. Can't figure out what I'm doing wrong, and I'm sure somebody here has had the same problem.
When I put the insert into the tailgate, the insert rounds out(the hex) before I even get a 1/4 turn on the bolt. So now the entire insert just spins in the tailgate, the insert didn't expand at all so it still falls out of the gate, and the bolt isn't even tight! If there was a way to get a wrench inside the tailgate, I could hold the nut insert in place. But I don't see a way to do that either. Who's done this before, and what did you end up doing? Thanks! |
Originally Posted by AKlowriderZ71
(Post 4927361)
I removed the boring flat tailgate cap from my Duramax, and bought a new cap from the dealer. Also bought the nut inserts and the bolts at the same time. Can't figure out what I'm doing wrong, and I'm sure somebody here has had the same problem.
When I put the insert into the tailgate, the insert rounds out(the hex) before I even get a 1/4 turn on the bolt. So now the entire insert just spins in the tailgate, the insert didn't expand at all so it still falls out of the gate, and the bolt isn't even tight! If there was a way to get a wrench inside the tailgate, I could hold the nut insert in place. But I don't see a way to do that either. Who's done this before, and what did you end up doing? Thanks! Those nut inserts have to be "crushed" in to the tail gate by a special crimping type tool or they will fall out/spin... :nod: |
Can u tack it in there? The nut I mean
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Originally Posted by 89LS1FOXER
(Post 4927362)
Those nut inserts have to be "crushed" in to the tail gate by a special crimping type tool or they will fall out/spin... :nod:
He suggested that I try to hold the insert with vise grips from the outside, and then tighten it. Ya, right. Well, now I'm on the search for the tool. You have any pics of the tool, or part number, I'd really appreciate it. :angel: |
Originally Posted by rj2
(Post 4927370)
Can u tack it in there? The nut I mean
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JB Weld has done miracles.......
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Originally Posted by nonnieselman
(Post 4927378)
JB Weld has done miracles.......
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Your not the only sad sack here Roger LOL
My bud wanted to do the same thing on his, i ordered him the kit with inserts, couldnt get them to expand either. Wish i know there was a tool for this also. |
I have the tool your looking for, in fact I have three. To bad your in AK
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It's like a pop rivet puller, you screw the nutsert on the treads, put it in the hole and squeeze and it crimps it in there. Then you unscrew the tool out of the nutsert and walaa!
http://www.amazon.com/Nutsert-Settin...sim_sbs_auto_4 |
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