Torque tube implement bolt holes

[cdd]

Mine are stripped out. What size are they? Or what size should I try to top them out too? Got some hay to sickle

And can anyone recommend a good tap and die set that won’t break the bank?

[tmays]

5/8x11. Helicoil works well

[cdd]

5/8x11. Helicoil works well

Now to find a kit for that size

[Barnyard]

Those holes go all the way through. You can use all thread

[Bob McCarty]

If you haven't helicoiled before, they require a specific STI tap and odd sized drill. You can also use an EZ-Lok which is a solid insert and uses a standard size tap and drill. They also come in several wall thicknesses depending on how enlarged the hole is.

[Clemsonfor]

You can buy knock of Helicoil type kits that come with the tap and drill needed off like Amazon for usually cheaper than just the Helicoil inserts would cost. I bought one to do one of my finals of the cub. Worked fine. Project Farm on YouTube did a video a few months ago on Helicoil and similar inserts. He has like 4-5 things from real Helicoil to the knockoff to other inserts. He put them in aluminum. The knock off Helicoil was just as good as the name brand..might of held a little stronger? If I remember right every type of insert held in the aluminum that he put it in better than the threads in the virgin aluminum holes themselves.