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Tx Firefighter · 03-11-2010, 06:05 PM

Just use a grade 8 bolt, 3/8 size.

Industry standard is 44 ft/lbs torque with a plain steel bolt and 33 ft/lb with a plated one. Just tug it hard with a long 3/8 drive ratchet and 9/16 socket.

The FAA taught me years ago that a properly torqued equivalent sized bolt is just as good as a rivet in usage. If it's good enough for planes it's good enough for old trucks.

03-11-2010, 06:05 PM	#6
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Peening a 3/8" x 1" rivet? Just use a grade 8 bolt, 3/8 size. Industry standard is 44 ft/lbs torque with a plain steel bolt and 33 ft/lb with a plated one. Just tug it hard with a long 3/8 drive ratchet and 9/16 socket. The FAA taught me years ago that a properly torqued equivalent sized bolt is just as good as a rivet in usage. If it's good enough for planes it's good enough for old trucks. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin