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Originally Posted by wrndln
It is much easier to drill them out. I have done that to several frames. First I drill a hole about 2/3 through the rivet (center it pretty accurately). Next drill a second hole with a large bit using the small hole as a guide. Lastly, use a drill bit just slightly smaller than the rivet and drill the rivet the third time. You can then knock the rivets out easily with a punch.
Rusty Nelson
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maybe I am using cheap drill bits but I tried that and the bits quit effectively cutting very quickly. And yes I was using oil on them and a variable speed drill. I was working from the inside of the frame rail. But I prefer your method if one were working from the bracket side with the running board shield off.