Getting under middle hole for lightbar

[Jmark]

Hey again,

as mentioned in my previous thread, I had a nutsert issue when i put the middle bolt in my lightbar, the hole egged and i ended up having to make it 1/2" to de-egg it. I'd like to plug the hole by running a bolt with metal and rubber washers on both sides. How can i get under this one? theres a white plastic piece in front of the map lights that make accessing the roof in this area difficult. all i need to do is get a wrench back there so i can run the bolt in. (tried a well nut and plugs, I'd prefer something STRONG and permanent)

 

[ohaness]

Are there not fuel tank repair kits that allow you to plug a hole that obviously seal properly from the outside? I have not personally used one nor do I know the dimension of hole it will plug. YOu may want ot call your local NAPA and see what they may have to plug a hole in sheetmetal.

 

[kb0nly]

It you don't need the fastener strength to hold down the lightbar you could get away with a rubber body plug and a bit of rtv sealant around the edge of the hole. I pop those into holes after removing antenna mounts or such. They come in many sizes and most body shops will have a selection on hand, 1/2", 5/8", 3/4" and 7/8" are the most common but you can find them bigger or smaller.

I wouldn't think leaving that one bolt out would make a big difference, i would just pop in a rubber hole plug and forget about it.

 

[m_volyrakis]

How about one of those rubber nuts?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150381821236&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

You can use it to make up for the excess space.

I'm actually thinking of using those to hold my light bar down instead of the metal ones.

Give us a photo of what you have in hands.

I'm about to begin installing a light bar myself and would like to know as much as I can on the subject

 

[Jmark]

That'll work, the lack of the one bolt makes no difference, i'm just really concerned about leaks.

 

[Jmark]

How about one of those rubber nuts?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150381821236&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

You can use it to make up for the excess space.

I'm actually thinking of using those to hold my light bar down instead of the metal ones.

Give us a photo of what you have in hands.

I'm about to begin installing a light bar myself and would like to know as much as I can on the subject

I tried one of those, the 1/2" one, i think i need a 5/8, i rtv'ed the hell out of it, if i can find a body plug that'll fit, i'd rather use that.

 

[Jmark]

If you have the covers off, the lightbar acts as an air scoop...I doubt those rubber things will hold it down at 80Mph. JMARK, why don't you fit a 1/2" thread-rivet and a bigger bolt?

Problem solved imo.

if i could find a 1/2 thread rivet, i'd love to fit a bigger bolt!

 

[m_volyrakis]

If you have the covers off, the lightbar acts as an air scoop...I doubt those rubber things will hold it down at 80Mph.

OOPSSS!!!!
Never thought about that... I was just about to install my bar with those rubber nutzerts instead of the metal ones. only because I don't have a nuzert gun.