Noisy bumper brackets
 

I was wondering how to tighten up the rivets on the rear bumper brackets of a tudor?

Thanks for any suggestions.
Ray
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Re: Noisy bumper brackets
 

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Bill Woodpecker

Re: Noisy bumper brackets
 

hold a big block of steel (like a sledge hammer) on one side, and hit the other side with a large hammer. Two people make it easier.

Re: Noisy bumper brackets
 

Thank you for the help. I wasn't sure if I had to heat the rivet to get it to crush.

Re: Noisy bumper brackets
 

It would be difficult to heat the rivet where it needs to crush. You would end up mashing the ends and probably not swell the center, where it needs to tighten. Others may dissagree, but I would try it cold.

Re: Noisy bumper brackets
 

Best result will come from removing the old rivets and setting new ones red hot. Not that difficult if you remove the brackets.

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We did as in post 3 and by placing a very thin foil thickness u shaped metal shim between bracket and bar. No damage to paint except rivet heads.