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rglaab · 07-03-2012, 06:15 PM

Can anyone help me with the right way to install clinch nuts to bolt on the dash rail of a pick up truck? I just bought new ones and I am not sure how to install. Thanks Much

columbiA · 07-04-2012, 10:28 PM

Take a piece of 1/4 or 3/8" flat iron around 5" or so long to back-up the clinch nut & clamp it to the dash rail with C clamps & U can rivet the nut with a ball peen hammer.

Aerocraft · 07-05-2012, 06:48 AM

I use my 4X rivet gun and a mushroom set with a bucking bar that will fit behind the nut. Several "taps" and the job is done. Gar Williams

Kevin in NJ · 07-05-2012, 08:50 AM

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Depends on what you have laying around and how much you want them to look factory. Keep in mind they are always fully hidden when the car is done.

The dash is pretty easy to get a backing block and peen the surface. A good hit with the right hammer (it is good to have a collection of odd hammers).

A big C clamp and ball bearing can work too supposedly.

If you have two people, one can back the nut while the other holds a large ball bearing (pinball works and I have lots of them) and wacks it.

You could just tack them in place with a welder too. Just be sure they are below the metal. I did this on a couple since it was just easiest to do without help I did not have at the moment.

Lots of good solutions, you are only limited by resources and creativity.

07-03-2012, 06:15 PM	#1
rglaab Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 35	clinch nuts Can anyone help me with the right way to install clinch nuts to bolt on the dash rail of a pick up truck? I just bought new ones and I am not sure how to install. Thanks Much

07-04-2012, 10:28 PM	#2
columbiA Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 1,746	Re: clinch nuts Take a piece of 1/4 or 3/8" flat iron around 5" or so long to back-up the clinch nut & clamp it to the dash rail with C clamps & U can rivet the nut with a ball peen hammer.

07-05-2012, 06:48 AM	#3
Aerocraft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 1,387	Re: clinch nuts I use my 4X rivet gun and a mushroom set with a bucking bar that will fit behind the nut. Several "taps" and the job is done. Gar Williams

07-05-2012, 08:50 AM	#4
Kevin in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East NJ Posts: 3,398	Re: clinch nuts Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Depends on what you have laying around and how much you want them to look factory. Keep in mind they are always fully hidden when the car is done. The dash is pretty easy to get a backing block and peen the surface. A good hit with the right hammer (it is good to have a collection of odd hammers). A big C clamp and ball bearing can work too supposedly. If you have two people, one can back the nut while the other holds a large ball bearing (pinball works and I have lots of them) and wacks it. You could just tack them in place with a welder too. Just be sure they are below the metal. I did this on a couple since it was just easiest to do without help I did not have at the moment. Lots of good solutions, you are only limited by resources and creativity.