How do I fix this?

[DakotaMan]

Working on my car and broke a stud. Normally I’d just jb weld a bolt and move on but in this case, it can’t be tall. I was thinking an elevator bolt maybe. However I still probably need it welded.

Any ideas? Can’t find this part in a junk yard around here. It goes to a 1993 mustang convertible.

 

[SGKent]

is the part something every 1993 mustang would have? If so pick and pull, you pull it etc should have one easier than trying to fix it. If not get a bolt the right length then grind the head thinner and make it round. Then replace and spot weld it on the backside.

 

[DakotaMan]

Every 1993 convertible would have this part...probably every fox body convertible.

 

[SALIV8]

Could you use a rivet?

 

[DakotaMan]

Could you use a rivet?

No because a couple parts fit above that post.

Here is how it looks on the other side.

 

[SGKent]

the two photos don't even look like the same part.

 

[SALIV8]

*** bolt

 

[bwringer]

Bolt.

Grind the needed portion of the head off.

Weld.





Or, a dollop of JB Weld might actually hold long enough to assemble and tighten. Depending on the difficulty of access vs. scaring up some sort of welder, that might be worth a try (then again if the epoxy breaks removing it again could be a giant pain).

Or if there's any access to the back side when assembled, maybe you could sneak a wrench or a pair of locking pliers in there to keep the stud from rotating while you tighten.

 

[Leaflessshadetree]

Salvage Yard for the whole bracket or find an elevator bolt that matches and weld it in.
Honestly the weld probably doesn't need to be that strong, epoxy (like JB weld) might work.

 

[ezover]

I have some of those or close to it, some where, not sure on the size. i'll check my hidey holes in the shop when I go out this morning. i'll send you a pm if I find them.

no luck, cleaned out most of my coffee cans with odds and ends. good luck finding something to work.

 

[joe_padavano]

You can buy those weld studs from sources like McMaster Carr, but you have to buy a whole boxfull. I've recently had a similar need and as noted above, I just used a regular bolt and ground the head down. I'd weld it in place, not glue it.

 

[finn]

I’ve seen those in the Hillman fastener rack at the local Ace hardware store.

 

[DakotaMan]

Thanks. No access to a welder. Would a machine shop be the best place to get someone to do this?

 

[DakotaMan]

the two photos don't even look like the same part.

It just shows what is attached to the posts and that there is no access from underneath once installed.

 

[Leaflessshadetree]

Could you file the hole square and use a carriage bolt?

 

[SGKent]

don't drill it out too large when you go to replace it. It is called a "Self-Clinching Stud". Google it.

 

[DakotaMan]

don't drill it out too large when you go to replace it. It is called a "Self-Clinching Stud". Google it.

This seems like the winner.,

 

[DakotaMan]

Any idea how to buy a small quantity of this?

 

[SGKent]

https://www.mcmaster.com/self-clinching-studs

 

[Burl]

I vote for simple, an elevator bolt and epoxy.