Have an 88 formula, with no GFX. Removed the rear bumper cover and the plastic eggcrate absorber about two years ago. In spite of numerous pictures, manual research, etc. I can't remember how the absorber attaches to the metal crash bar. The holes are only 3/16 dia, and show no signs of being threaded. Presume I need either plastic rivets, or should they be metal pop rivets??

Thanks!

 

85-90 used Rivits,the book doesn't say what size,it just says,Rivit,Energy ABS. so that would mean Plastic.

 

Ok, thanks. I'll have to see if I can find some 3/16 dia ABS rivets.

 

Try this place.
http://www.clipsandfasteners.com/3_1...p_p/a13746.htm

 

Yep, I'd already tried them... The challenge is finding one with a long enough "grip" to go through both the absorber and the impact bar.

 

Actually finder in the rivet catalogs that most manufacturers ABS rivets are Aluminum Body/Steel mandrel (hence the ABS). Most plastic rivets I've found are Nylon, not ABS plastic. That should make it as easy as visiting my local hardware store.