Cross threaded lift gate support

[x_christ0n]

Hey guys i got a ae71 panelvan and the original owner cross threaded the lift gate strut into the chassis. it was fine for a while but eventually all the thread wore away so the lift gate strut no longer has any support. I b ought a nutsert tool thinking i could use it easily but the grip is to short and i cant find long enough nutserts. =[ i think the tool says its good for up to 4 mm but this looks more like 10 mm has anyone had any similar problems ? im pretty angry because i already drilled the whole to 1/2 =[

[Sam-Q]

weld an insert in?

[Skylar]

tap it to m14 and helicoil it?

[x_christ0n]

Could I really helicoil all the way down to m8 I want to tac weld the nutsert in but it's aluminum isn't that hard to weld due to the fact it melts easy or something I'm not very experienced at welding thanks guys for the suggestions

[Futo_gt86]

Hey guys i got a ae71 panelvan and the original owner cross threaded the lift gate strut into the chassis. it was fine for a while but eventually all the thread wore away so the lift gate strut no longer has any support. I b ought a nutsert tool thinking i could use it easily but the grip is to short and i cant find long enough nutserts. =[ i think the tool says its good for up to 4 mm but this looks more like 10 mm has anyone had any similar problems ? im pretty angry because i already drilled the whole to 1/2 =[
10mm long nut cert? with m8 thread x ~12.5 (1/2") wide? is that what you need? I think I might have something close at work. I'll have a look tomorrow if I get time.

Not sure what you mean when you say "i think the tool says its good for up to 4 mm but this looks more like 10 mm"
Are you winding on M8 certs and the cert gun only winds in 4mm of thread???

[x_christ0n]

sorry i wasnt very clear the nutsert was only able to crush and grip for up to 4mm im pretty sure but its cool i fixed it i ground down a m8 nut drilled out the plate in the chassis welded it into the plate grinded it flat and painted it its back to oem =] cheers for all the help guys