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Suspension bracket rivets
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February 25th 2009 at 6:37 PM
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Been searching on here and cant seem to find an answer besides 1/4" rivet. How long of a 1/4" rivet do i need on a 94 storm for the steel support plates for the rear suspension? And steel or ss rivets?
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2000 polaris XC SP 500 45th aniversary
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February 25th 2009 at 6:59 PM
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dtmmil
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I would say 1/4" SS rivets so they don't rust, and I would go with some that are 1/2"-5/8" long and use backer washers.
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Jetted, boyesen reed petals, boost bottle, 98xc carbs slides, 1371 needles, gutted air box
Homeade 7 1/2" riser
Homeade suspension drop brackets
shortened and blackened windshield
powermadd handguards
144 conversion, tracks usa extensions, custom tunnel extension and rear bumper, IQ flap, 1.25" track
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February 25th 2009 at 9:19 PM
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Thank you
2000 polaris XC SP 500 45th aniversary
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February 25th 2009 at 9:25 PM
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EarnhardtNorth
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Here's the part number 7661825
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February 25th 2009 at 10:50 PM
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dtmmil
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Is that a polaris part number??
Clutched
Jetted, boyesen reed petals, boost bottle, 98xc carbs slides, 1371 needles, gutted air box
Homeade 7 1/2" riser
Homeade suspension drop brackets
shortened and blackened windshield
powermadd handguards
144 conversion, tracks usa extensions, custom tunnel extension and rear bumper, IQ flap, 1.25" track
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February 26th 2009 at 7:16 AM
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yea, whats that part number for? Just a plain regular 1/4" x 1/2" or 5/8" SS rivet? They have some weird looking ones in there now, not your average looking rivet.
2000 polaris XC SP 500 45th aniversary
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February 26th 2009 at 9:13 AM
[ Modified February 26th 2009 at 9:18 AM
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98700xcBB
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Quote originally posted by sledder yea, whats that part number for? Just a plain regular 1/4" x 1/2" or 5/8" SS rivet? They have some weird looking ones in there now, not your average looking rivet. I went to Car quest and picked up 1/4" pop rivets for window regulator, so far so good. Your going to need a pneumatic rivet gun to seat these suckers.
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February 26th 2009 at 9:24 AM
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dtmmil
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Hey, about how much were they? Are they steel or SS? I need to finish riveting some of my stuff, I checked at fastenal for the 1/4" SS and they were like $1-$1.50 each, something like that.
Clutched
Jetted, boyesen reed petals, boost bottle, 98xc carbs slides, 1371 needles, gutted air box
Homeade 7 1/2" riser
Homeade suspension drop brackets
shortened and blackened windshield
powermadd handguards
144 conversion, tracks usa extensions, custom tunnel extension and rear bumper, IQ flap, 1.25" track
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February 26th 2009 at 9:32 AM
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98700xcBB
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Neither, their aluminum peel type rivets. I pickup 28 for $15.00 or so
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February 26th 2009 at 9:42 AM
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dtmmil
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Oh, I see, if I am thinking right, the bottom side splits open? What are you using them on, where on the sled?
Clutched
Jetted, boyesen reed petals, boost bottle, 98xc carbs slides, 1371 needles, gutted air box
Homeade 7 1/2" riser
Homeade suspension drop brackets
shortened and blackened windshield
powermadd handguards
144 conversion, tracks usa extensions, custom tunnel extension and rear bumper, IQ flap, 1.25" track
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February 26th 2009 at 9:47 AM
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98700xcBB
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Location: In The Sticks, MI, USA
Current Sled: 98 700 xc
2008-2009 Miles: 274
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February 26th 2009 at 9:52 AM
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dtmmil
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Cool thanks!
Clutched
Jetted, boyesen reed petals, boost bottle, 98xc carbs slides, 1371 needles, gutted air box
Homeade 7 1/2" riser
Homeade suspension drop brackets
shortened and blackened windshield
powermadd handguards
144 conversion, tracks usa extensions, custom tunnel extension and rear bumper, IQ flap, 1.25" track
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February 27th 2009 at 9:50 PM
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XC8HUNDY
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1/4" HAUK rivets work great and are strong as hell. You need a HAUK rivet gun though.
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