P1000 Hardware to install skid plate

[Kelldog]

Why are the self tapping screws frowned ? Would stainless self tappers make a difference? How about stainless pop rivets with a 1/4 inch diameter

 

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[Neohio]

Stainless hardware is typically very soft.
Some guys like to use rivnuts. But I am not a fan of them in round tubing.
I have m6 weldnuts for my offseason repairs.

I plan to tack these in when I do my once over for the off season.
I am planing on use these bolts to attach to the above nuts.

 

[CID]

Why are the self tapping screws frowned ? Would stainless self tappers make a difference? How about stainless pop rivets with a 1/4 inch diameter

I didn't like the idea of self tappers but haven't had any problems with them in 8k miles, just don't overtighten when installing them. But I don't remove my skid for maintenance like some guys do. If any strip, I'll replace them with weld nuts (one at a time, not all at once).

 

[ODAMO]

Stainless hardware is typically very soft.
Some guys like to use rivnuts. But I am not a fan of them in round tubing.
I have m6 weldnuts for my offseason repairs.
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I plan to tack these in when I do my once over for the off season.
I am planing on use these bolts to attach to the above nuts.

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Stainless hardware is softer, when ever I switch to it I usually upsize a bit to compensate, and I always use antisieze cuz stainless likes to gall.
McMaster is the place for ALL your needs, and anyone living in NeOhio can do willcall and pick it up shortly after.

 

[Neohio]

Stainless hardware is softer, when ever I switch to it I usually upsize a bit to compensate, and I always use antisieze cuz stainless likes to gall.
McMaster is the place for ALL your needs, and anyone living in NeOhio can do willcall and pick it up shortly after.

I get early AM delivery from them. I typically have my order tomorrow morning when I walk into work.