StarRider07 Posted October 15, 2009 Share #1 Posted October 15, 2009 I need to put 2 new rivets in one of my bub mufflers to hold the chrome tip on. I was told not to use aluminum however, if I use steel, they will rust. I haven't seen any stainless steel rivets. Has anyone had trouble with using aluminum? Like I said, I don't want them to rust. Not attractive. Thanks Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted October 15, 2009 Share #2 Posted October 15, 2009 just my thought ... the ends of the mufflers don't get hot enuf to cause an issue with the aluminum ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizard765 Posted October 15, 2009 Share #3 Posted October 15, 2009 I would recommend stainless. I doubt aluminum would hold up. http://www.stanleytools.com/default.asp?TYPE=CATEGORY&CATEGORY=STAINLESS+STEEL+RIVETS Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidlifeVenture Posted October 15, 2009 Share #4 Posted October 15, 2009 http://www.mcmaster.com/#rivets/=42qjir Stainless would be the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted October 15, 2009 Share #5 Posted October 15, 2009 I would recommend stainless. I doubt aluminum would hold up. http://www.stanleytools.com/default.asp?TYPE=CATEGORY&CATEGORY=STAINLESS+STEEL+RIVETS Wayne I have the aluminum ones holding a deflector lid on the top of my propane heater and I can tell you, that lid gets WAY HOTTER than mufflers will ... no problems so far. But, just my "opinion" . If it was me, I'd go with the alum ones and see what happens... they're easy enuf to replace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunboat Posted October 15, 2009 Share #6 Posted October 15, 2009 I need to put 2 new rivets in one of my bub mufflers to hold the chrome tip on. I was told not to use aluminum however, if I use steel, they will rust. I haven't seen any stainless steel rivets. Has anyone had trouble with using aluminum? Like I said, I don't want them to rust. Not attractive. Thanks Greg hi greg the aluminum will work just fine. thats what i used on my bubs. i belive i got a rivet kit from harbor freight, came with diferent size rivits and a install tool. don c. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard Posted October 15, 2009 Share #7 Posted October 15, 2009 Aluminum rivets don't last on the pipes due to the vibration. They work loose and finally fail. Use the stainless rivet, you won't lose the tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBoyinMS Posted October 15, 2009 Share #8 Posted October 15, 2009 Just a thought... but I'm using a screw and nylock nut to hold my Bub tips on... never been a problem. And the nylock nut is in the exhaust stream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary N. Posted October 15, 2009 Share #9 Posted October 15, 2009 Drill, tap and 1/4" stainless steel button head screws. Never have to drill rivets out again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddyRich Posted October 15, 2009 Share #10 Posted October 15, 2009 Button head bolts would be good too. http://www.mertons.com/img_content/ss_buttonheadsocket-t.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarRider07 Posted October 16, 2009 Author Share #11 Posted October 16, 2009 WOW! Thanks everyone. I really like the idea of tapping it and using a stainless screw. Don't know why I didn't think of that. You guys are great for waking up the brain. CHEERS! Have a beer on me. Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted October 16, 2009 Share #12 Posted October 16, 2009 CHEERS! Have a beer on me. I was getting a bit thirsty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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