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06 WRX rear spoiler bolt broken

5.8K views 8 replies 4 participants last post by  chelseypb  
#1 ·
Hey guys just joined and just bought my first Subaru! I have a 2006 WRX sedan and I love it. My only issue I've had with it is a slight rattle in the rear. I thought it might have been the spoiler and when I checked all four nuts were loose. When I went to tighten them I snapped one =( I removed the spoiler and was able to remove the broken bolt but now have no idea how to fix it and was wondering if anyone had any ideas or solutions. Sorry if this was a little long and thanks in advance.
 
#2 ·
Well either get and STI wing and mount that. Or maybe find a rivnut of a similer size as the post drill out out JB weld the riv nut in place and then screw a bolt into the spoiler.
 
#5 ·
Well the STI wing was just one option. The one positive would be that you wouldn't have to weld over and paint the holes like you do on an 08-14 WRX trunk.

Contact a body shop see what they can do for you. I'm suggesting a rivnut only because i think it would be easier to fit in a hole rather then trying to make a regular nut fit which I am sure is also possible.
 
#7 ·
Yeah basically a rivnut would be what you could use. It sounds weird and its mostly used to add anchor point on sheet metal but instead of riveting it in you would just slip it in the hole. Also you could get something like a coupling nut and make it fit