I haven't started my journey to find some nutserts, and am hoping someone can point me in the right direction and save me some time. I need to attach two backup lights to the frame of the jeep below the rear bumper and have discovered the tube is a box so I cannot easily put a bolt and nut on the light bracket. A little research tells me that nutserts are a decent way to go. Any suggestions as to where to buy? Ace hardware? Big Box hardware? Automotive supply?

On the other hand, if there is a easier or better way, I would love to hear it! I don't have access to a welder...



Thanks in advance,

Paul

 

i got mine from fastenal. Not sure if you have one of those close by but that the only place in my area that carries them.

 

I bought mine at NAPA. Had to explain what they were - they have a dozen different names (rivnuts, nut-zerts, rivet nuts, etc). Harbor Freight has an installation kit that comes with a 10 or so each of a few different sizes. Depending on what you need (and how many) it might be cheaper to buy two kits w/installation tools than just the handful you need.

 

Thank you both for your replies. Am looking to mount backup lights next week.

Paul

 

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Try this site. I have had good luck here

 

I got the kit at Harbor Freight on Saturday, was 17 bucks. Works great.

45 Piece Threaded Insert Riveter Kit

They call it a "threaded insert tool"