Stripped threads on rear trailing arm pocket

[Nate047]

I have a problem, stripped out threads for one of my rear trailing arm pockets. When I was disassembling the car, one of the bolts just like, fell out. 😐🤦🏻♂️

My thoughts were, maybe this can be addressed with a new thread insert, to avoid cutting out the whole pocket and putting a new/used partial panel in. Thoughts…? I found a highly regarded alignment shop who also suggested trying this as a viable option. What do we think about that?

[Slideways]

TIS info -






Thought that they would recommend a Timesert.

[Gt4]

I have new rear trailing arms pockets if you want

If you plan to track the car, I would put new one and weld the perimeter also

https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/classifieds/members-parts-for-sale-wtb/e46/221072-new-rear-trailing-arms-pocket

[bigjae46]

I have new rear trailing arms pockets if you want

If you plan to track the car, I would put new one and weld the perimeter also

https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/c...ng-arms-pocket

Ugh...I was prepping to weld the pockets, took a look and realized I really should drop the gas tank.

[sapote]

I have a problem, stripped out threads for one of my rear trailing arm pockets. When I was disassembling the car, one of the bolts just like, fell out. 😐🤦🏻♂️

If only the threads are stripped but surrounding not rotted, then I would try to install a Timesert. What do you see -- crossed threads or overtorqued and stripped?

[heinzboehmer]

I'd choose a timesert over a helicoil as well. Those bolts see a lot of fastening/unfastening cycles.

[Estoril]

Don't track the car without full confidence on RTAB pocket integrity.

[Gt4]

Don't track the car without full confidence on RTAB pocket integrity.

https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/main-forum/e46-2001-2006/74273-rtab-pocket-reinforcement

[Nate047]

Alrighty thank you guys. It sounds like the RTAB pocket reinforcement is optional/advisable for certain cars but not absolutely required. I think I'm going to go with the timesert option for now so I can have the car drivable. I would consider doing the reinforcement in the not too distant future as I have another repair that needs to happen in that general area.