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I used a Dremel tool with an abrasive wheel to grind the rivets holding a ramp flap recently. Then used a very small flat head screwdriver to finish getting them out. You could also use a drill tip if you have access to the back of the rivet. Pro tip: use a shop vac while grinding to remove the metal dust as you are grinding.
Pinbits has some rivet kits that don't need a press.
Middletown, OH
I use a drill with a bit a little bigger than the rivet. Just be careful whatever you use that it doesn't drift off the rivet. You can also use a locking nut and bolt to hold it
Quoted from Jgaltr56:I used a Dremel tool with an abrasive wheel to grind the rivets holding a ramp flap recently. Then used a very small flat head screwdriver to finish getting them out. You could also use a drill tip if you have access to the back of the rivet. Pro tip: use a shop vac while grinding to remove the metal dust as you are grinding.
Pinbits has some rivet kits that don't need a press.
Be real careful when using a Dremel tool if the rivets are attached to plastic. It doesn't take much and the rivet can get hot enough to melt the plastic. I prefer to drill them myself. If the rivet happens to want to spin, just set it type with a rivet press.
KornFreak, if you want, you can send me the parts and I'll take care of it for you. No charge.
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Quoted from Bryan_Kelly:KornFreak, if you want, you can send me the parts and I'll take care of it for you. No charge.
...and that's why Bryan Kelly is my hero. 
Quoted from beelzeboob:...and that's why Bryan Kelly is my hero.
I said I'd do KornFreak's, not yours. 
Quoted from KornFreak28:How can I remove the rivets that hold the socket to the plastic
Since your going to replace the bulb socket I would just grind it off on the socket side. It wont matter if you mark up the socket a little bit because it's trash anyway. Just don't over heat it. A #6 screw and nut will hold it.
Quoted from Bryan_Kelly:I said I'd do KornFreak's, not yours.
Who needs you, @$$hole? I got my own s**t. 
Quoted from Bryan_Kelly:Be real careful when using a Dremel tool if the rivets are attached to plastic. It doesn't take much and the rivet can get hot enough to melt the plastic. I prefer to drill them myself. If the rivet happens to want to spin, just set it type with a rivet press.
KornFreak, if you want, you can send me the parts and I'll take care of it for you. No charge.
Wow that is very nice of you! I'm currently at work, let me get home and try what you and the rest of the guys suggested to see if I can do it myself, if not I might take you up on that offer! I'll PM you. Thanks!
Quoted from GRUMPY:Since your going to replace the bulb socket I would just grind it off on the socket side. It wont matter if you mark up the socket a little bit because it's trash anyway. Just don't over heat it. A #6 screw and nut will hold it.
Thanks grumpy! As always, very helpful!
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