quote:Originally posted by PanteraDoug:
It's just a steel nutcert. They are replaceable or very simple to replicate and replace.
Even bolts cross strip, i.e., wear out.
The simplest solution is often the best.
Nutcerts are often used for "blind bolt" installations on virtually everything.
I personally find the nutcert tool an indispensable item. I am on my third. I just wear them out.
All threaded fasteners need lubrication in assembly. The nutcerts because of the small bearing area are more susceptible to spinning and therefore really need just a drop of virtually any kind of oil in assembly. Anti seize compound should be used on something that may need to be disassembled in the future. That stuff never dries up.
They are a heck of a lot easier to do then welding a nut to a piece of plate steel.
If you think the nutcert sucks, wait 'till you try the original plastic plug.
Doug,
My first experience with a nutcert. With this application you are basically screwed (no pun intended!) when they break loose. If I had know they were prone to coming loose I would have had them tack welded to ensure they don't break free. And for $10 a piece I would have expected better from Hall.
As for the original nylon piece and screw yeah not great and why I replaced them with the Hall product. But at least if they break you can still get the arm rest off. Not the case when the nutcert fails.