Bigdogtrucker Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 I have a fiberglass Lund style B model visor.What should i use for mounting screws? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKS Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 I only mounted one on an RD and I used self tapping sheet metal screws with an ample amount of silicone to keep out any rain water... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 i drilled mine thru the cab and mounted it with stainless nut and locknuts when i had the headliner out. couldnt bring myself to cobbing a self tapping screw thru my cab. only ones i used the self tapers on were the winshield posts. all of the bolts you cab get to but a few are a real pain. i taped the nut in a ,ong wrench and reached in between the sheetmetal. i ddint put the center support in thru the windshields and it does vibrate in the wind a little. also make sure you test fit it before painting. probably need to trim a 1/4 inch off around the outside cab lights. i know i did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 I would use stainless screws and automotive body sealant Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 anyone know if you can still get a Lund visor for an R model? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frmconcrete09 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 i drilled mine thru the cab and mounted it with stainless nut and locknuts when i had the headliner out. couldnt bring myself to cobbing a self tapping screw thru my cab. only ones i used the self tapers on were the winshield posts. all of the bolts you cab get to but a few are a real pain. i taped the nut in a ,ong wrench and reached in between the sheetmetal. i ddint put the center support in thru the windshields and it does vibrate in the wind a little. also make sure you test fit it before painting. probably need to trim a 1/4 inch off around the outside cab lights. i know i did.you lost me like 14 minutes ago patner..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bigdogtrucker Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 Is there a certain size for the self tapping screws? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 I did visors with Nutserts / Rivnuts and no problems. I think Fasten all has pretty complete a kit to do 1/4 5/16 and 3/8 size fasteners or even a tool rental store. I never had good luck with self tapping screws on a visor. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianDzimitrowiczJr Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 your best bet would be for me to give you my address and have you ship it up to me. i'll gladly take it off your hands. but if you do wanna use self tapping screws use somethings about 3/8" shank to give it some meat and pre drill Quote Brian1959 B61T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 After the screws have worked loose on mine I replaced them with blind nuts and stainless steel bolts. You can find them at Lowes. They fit into about a half inch hole and expand when you tighten the bolt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 After the screws have worked loose on mine I replaced them with blind nuts and stainless steel bolts. You can find them at Lowes. They fit into about a half inch hole and expand when you tighten the bolt.Rivnuts, or nutserts are what those are called. Some call them jacknuts also. The best ones have a silicone O ring around the flange, or the head is encased in a silicone jacket. These don't leak unless they are removed and reinstalled. They are a one time use fastener.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou in Alabama Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 (edited) Rivnuts, or nutserts are what those are called. Some call them jacknuts also. The best ones have a silicone O ring around the flange, or the head is encased in a silicone jacket. These don't leak unless they are removed and reinstalled. They are a one time use fastener.Robyep; hate to stick sheet metal screws through the body; agree, rivnuts way to go; they used to be a BF Goodrich product now are carried by "Cardinal Components" athttp://www.cardinalcomponents.com/ Lou Edited August 24, 2012 by Lou in Alabama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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