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<DIV><FONT face="Segoe UI">I have a mirror mount on my truck door that held a rear view mirror. Unfortunately the mirror decided it didn't want to stay with my truck.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Segoe UI">So, I'm looking for a replacement. The mount is drilled and tapped for 1/4"-28 threads and most of what I find is 1/4-20. I'm wondering if I can</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Segoe UI">re-tap the metal over existing threads with a 1/4-20 thread and it will hold...or will I just make a mess of it and make it broke. The drill side for the</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Segoe UI">two thread sizes are within a 64th or so of being the same and the mount is 7/16" or so wide so I have some meat to play with...</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face="Segoe UI">suggestions?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face="Segoe UI">john</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face="Segoe UI">another option... drill completely thru mount and find a mirror with a stud long enough to pass thru completely</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Segoe UI">and secure with an acorn nut (or something) at the back side of the mount</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face="Segoe UI">another caveat... I don't want to remove the mounts from the door... involves removing windows and regulators</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Segoe UI">to get to the internal nuts.</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>