Looking for easy fix for damaged bolt threads

[rjohnson7581]

I recently had to replace my headlight bulbs and ran into an issue when putting the grille back on. The two middle bolts that hold the grille on now have stripped threads. At the time of posting this, I'm drawing a blank at what it's called but they screw into the metal cross bar. What would be the easiest way to fix this? At the moment, The screws are in there but could pull them out by hand without screwing them. I read I could drill the holes a little bigger and get a bigger size bolt but didn't want to go that far without knowing if there's a quicker and easier solution.

 

[mikeru]

Pics would be helpful here.

 

[Ken226]

The two middle bolts that hold the grille on now have stripped threads. At the time of posting this,

If the bolts are the only thing damaged, replace them.

If the bolt holes are stripped too, then I use rivnuts for this application alot, so that I can avoid oversized fasteners.

The kit is pretty cheap on Amazon, and you'll find lots of additional uses for them in the future.

the work of rivet nut?

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[British Bulldog]

If they are not structural, wrap them in PTFE tape and screw them in for now as a temp fix.

 

[4xdad]

Are they screws or bolts

 

[rjohnson7581]

If the bolts are the only thing damaged, replace them.

If the bolt holes are stripped too, then I use rivnuts for this application alot, so that I can avoid oversized fasteners.

The kit is pretty cheap on Amazon, and you'll find lots of additional uses for them in the future.

the work of rivet nut?

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Thank you. I'll have to check these out.

 

[rjohnson7581]

Are they screws or bolts

It's the two smaller bolts, I believe about 3/4" - 1" long.

 

[rjohnson7581]

Pics would be helpful here.

I couldn't get a pic since my wife has the truck right now but someone recommended rivet nuts. I think I'll give those a try.

 

[StateOfMind]

As suggested, do the riv-nuts. I personally try to avoid temporary solutions, because nothing is more permanent than a temporary solution that works.

 

[hunterdan]

Rivnuts. M6 thread. That way you can retain factory size or factory bolts

 

[bcbouy]

riv nuts,helicoil, pick your poison.