Need help with nuts... nutcerts that is.

[xcmountain80]

I'm looking to mount 3 nutcert per side into the Hannibal's side rails so that I can cleanly attach my Shadyboy awning. I have a caliper tool with a depth reading, but how do I figure out which one I really need? I know to get them from McMaster or whatever there called.

Aaron

 

[tdesanto]

You need to ask Articulate. He's well-versed in these. :sombrero:

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5514&highlight=*erts

 

[IZZYDUSIT]

The insert you should use should be just a tad smaller the the tube you are inserting into, and taking in consideration the load it is going to support.
check my prior posts when I built my trailer lid.

 

[xcmountain80]

The tube I'm going into is rectangular about 2" tall 1" wide, was primarily concerned with depth and thread penetration. I know I'll want open end NC's.

 

[xcmountain80]

The insert you should use should be just a tad smaller the the tube you are inserting into, and taking in consideration the load it is going to support.
check my prior posts when I built my trailer lid.

Hmm well I need to get ordered and soon. Just know that they will be supporting an Aluminum awning that has a light rain fly type material. I will use 4 nutcerts and mount them Left Right and rear so I can mount the awning where ever.

Aaron

 

[bigreen505]

You need to ask Articulate. He's well-versed in these. :sombrero:

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5514&highlight=*erts

Ah, good times. I miss the old days of ExPo. I don't know a whole lot about nutserts, but I had a mechanic put a skid plate on with some seriously burly ones and it was a pretty impressive setup. Definitely stay away from the cheap ones.

 

[xcmountain80]

I'm just going to through bolt it, I'd like the clean look of nutz but just can't find em local enough to touch and make certain (no one will let me hold their.... whoaaa) So as much as I hate to through bolt the shady boy to the Hannibal rack buuuuut I might just do it.

Aaron

 

[THATSALEXUS?]

These are the ones I use. I use the yellow zinc ones and have been pretty happy with them. Just remember that nut-certs can be your best friend or your worst enemy

http://www.mcmaster.com/#nut-certs/=1w38c4

 

[flyingwil]

We used nutcerts on the KJ, prior to installing the nutcert, we applied a good dab of JB Weld on them so once they were installed we would not have an issue with them in the future. Only time will tell at this point.

 

[xcmountain80]

Guys, what size?

Aaron

 

[Old_FJ_Guy]

I ordered my nutserts from Lawson Products. I am pretty certain you can also get them from Fastenal which seems to have stores everywhere now. I would use the same size nutserts that the manufacturer reccomends to mount the system with the bolts provided, if that makes since? The JB Weld or perhaps a good Loctite product is a great idea and I never considered that. I have used them a lot without the adhesive without any issues. Pretty standard stuff in the racing community. Good luck with your project!!