Where can I find this threaded insert?

[83GTMike]

I am adding power steering to my '68 Ranchero that was originally a non P/S truck. As such, there is no provision to mount my power steering ram. I found this article about the proper procedure to affix some inserts, but am unsure of where to begin looking to purchase them.

Anyone familiar enough with this hardware to help me find some?

Link to article: http://www.stangerssite.com/framebrackets.html

 

[rpcraft]

Nut Sert is the name of what you are looking for. You also need to get a good installer tool if you are going to use steel Nut Serts.

 

[ttpete]

Those are RivNuts. They are kind of special because they have a hex shank to prevent rotation when installing. They should have a Ford part number.

You are NOT going to be able to do a secure installation without the proper tool. I've set some of the 3/8 nuts like these, and the tool uses a ball thrust bearing because of the pressure involved to upset the insert. Using the supplied 15 inch long Allen wrench and a large open end wrench, it's still a fight to get the insert upset. The factory would have used a power tool.

I would take the advice of the person who did the write up on that link and weld the bracket on securely if you don't have access to the proper installation tool.

 

[83GTMike]

Thanks for the help guys. I went to a local Mustang restoration shop this morning and they happened to have exactly what I needed in stock!

 

[rsanter]

Yup, you get them from ford

Typically i weld then in, grind off the surface and once you install the bracelet nobody will ever see it

 

[Rubiman14]

I use a ton of these doing Jeep armor installs. I bought an Astro 1442 kit that has held up pretty well. Still, it's a pain to get them to fully upset in thin sheet metal. Now have since upgraded to an ARO pneumatic version, and it's been an absolute dream to use.

Marson is also another big brand name that offers a manual and pneumatic version.

For the rivnuts themselves, I buy in bulk from McMaster-Carr.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003TODXQW/?tag=atomicindus08-20

https://www.ebay.com/p/ARO-Model-AKPT6P616-Pneumatic-Tool-3-8-16-Thread-600-RPM-W-Mandrel/1628639354

 

[ttpete]

I use a ton of these doing Jeep armor installs. I bought an Astro 1442 kit that has held up pretty well. Still, it's a pain to get them to fully upset in thin sheet metal. Now have since upgraded to an ARO pneumatic version, and it's been an absolute dream to use.

Marson is also another big brand name that offers a manual and pneumatic version.

For the rivnuts themselves, I buy in bulk from McMaster-Carr.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003TODXQW/?tag=atomicindus08-20

https://www.ebay.com/p/ARO-Model-AKPT6P616-Pneumatic-Tool-3-8-16-Thread-600-RPM-W-Mandrel/1628639354

I have manual tools for 3/8 and 5/16 and a Huck air over hydraulic tool for smaller ones.