1994 4x4 radius arm bushings

[RonD]

Was hoping the cross frame bracket was bolted on, and when I first looked I saw 2 bolts on lower frame rail but then 2 rivets on the side of frame................
Bummer

Any reason I shouldn't grind off the 2 rivets and replace them with bolts?
I can't think of any reason but......................
Other Rangers I have done were all bolted on no rivets

 

[gaz]

@Ron D ,
I've done 4 RBV suspension lifts, all had rivits from the factory except the 88/89 High rider Ranger (I forget which year it was).

The only reason I can come up with to remove the factory rivits other than to install aftermarket radius arms or a lift is to preserve or repair the bracket and the metal underneath.

 

[rusty ol ranger]

Was hoping the cross frame bracket was bolted on, and when I first looked I saw 2 bolts on lower frame rail but then 2 rivets on the side of frame................
Bummer

Any reason I shouldn't grind off the 2 rivets and replace them with bolts?
I can't think of any reason but......................
Other Rangers I have done were all bolted on no rivets

Ive replaced 2wd brackets on my ranger anf 250 both and used grade 8's to replace the rivets. Youll be fine

 

[RonD]

Trying to avoid having to pull out the long, rusted in place, bolt on the beam

 

[ericbphoto]

Perfectly fine. Replace the rivets with bolts same size as the holes. I often use grade 8 fine thread with nylock nuts and heavy flat washers.

 

[Bgunner]

When I replaced my radius arm bushings I ground the rivet heads off and took the rest of the rivet with me as a size indicator to get the grade 8 bolts. I haven't had any movement or issues doing them this way.

 

[bobbywalter]

where i live.

if you dont remove all of the rivots on every frame k member and section... and replace them with bolts......so you can take it all apart and clean and paint it periodically....your not going to drive it for 33 winters.