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Re: Proper repair for stretched and broken rivets?
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 6/9/2016

Hello Jim!

As many have said use a grade 8 bolt minimum with an interference type nut (stover nuts or nylocks). If I remember correctly I-CAR recommended that the hole be drilled 1 size larger where possible to use a larger bolt to make up for the reduced st... Login to read more.