Nutsert tool

[99xjache]

Does anybody have a nutsert tool I could borrow/rent ? I have a rack to install and I need to use steel nutserts through the sheetmetal of the roof. These tools are pretty expensive to buy for a one time use.

Any help would be greatly appreciated

PM or post up.

Thanks in Advance,
Aaron

[JohnX]

Trouble with your nuts eh?

[Clean Racing]

I got one... what thread pitch??

[cracker]

I have access to a 5mm x 0.8mm

[99xjache]

I dont know what thread or pitch. I think a 1/4-20 or equiv. would do. I cant remember how many bolts hold the rack to the roof. I think its either 5 or 6 per side. the rack uses the factory roof rack rail mounting points. My XJ didnt come with factory rails, so I need to drill and insert my own mounting points.
I can only assume that the factory pitch and thread would suffice.

Aaron

[markw]

I have access to a 5mm x 0.8mm


He's not mounting a bottle cage on a bicycle frame. :)

[Goatman]

The older XJ's used well nuts rather than nutserts. Don't know when they changed, but if you're starting from scratch the well nuts would be easier. The well nuts are rubber with a threaded insert and you don't need a tool to install them since they just slip into the hole and tighten in the hole as you tighten the bolt that goes into them to hold the rack. They work fine, many, many XJ's out there have roof racks held on by stock well nuts. You'd find some at a good bolt place and drill a hole to fit them.

[99xjache]

The older XJ's used well nuts rather than nutserts. Don't know when they changed, but if you're starting from scratch the well nuts would be easier. The well nuts are rubber with a threaded insert and you don't need a tool to install them since they just slip into the hole and tighten in the hole as you tighten the bolt that goes into them to hold the rack. They work fine, many, many XJ's out there have roof racks held on by stock well nuts. You'd find some at a good bolt place and drill a hole to fit them.

Thanks Richard,
I think Capt Ron has me covered. I'm pretty sure he has everything needed to get the rack mounted.

THanks to everyone that responded. If it doesnt work out I'll try the well nut idea.

Aaron

[XJ_ranger]

got yer rack huh? cool!

Did it come in a nice custom box? :D