Okay so I purchased and received this kit and was prepping to install it today. Went through the instructions and saw that a special tool was needed to install what they call "riv-certs" which the instructions say is included (which was not in my kit) or use a "riv-cert install tool". Okay so I take a trip to my local hardware store and they never heard or seen such a thing. No biggie, it must be a special automotive tool so I go to AutoZone and they never seen it before. Went to NAPA, same thing. On top of that NO ONE can sell me a 17/32 drill bit to even fit these riv-certs. So basically, I am stopped dead in my tracks from installing this on a Sunday and I am frustrated. Has anyone installed these brackets yet? Teraflex, I know you are a good company but come on. What is this tool and can you send me one if it's supposed to be in there?

 

h*ttp://www.carolinarovers.info/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=81 :miscellaneous-tips&id=259:make-your-own-rivnut-tool&Itemid=150

h*ttp://www.fjr1300.info/howto/rivnut-tool.html

Here are a couple of links to home made RivNut tools just delete the "*". I'd be tempted to drill 1/2" and then use a rat tail file or emory paper on a dowel for the final 1/32". May or may not be of any help just my two centavos

 

Dude! Thanks for that link. I will make my own riv-cert tool. Thx!