I finally got to the point where I can install these straps (aka limit cables) on one of my decklid hinges.. The instructions on Rodney's website say when installing the new rivets "use a large drift and hammer, go at a slight angle and walk around the edge of the rivet until it is well peened over."

I havent peened rivets before, is the goal to just make the rivet slightly larger in diameter to "lock it ", I get the impression that I don't need to slam extremely hard and mushroom this thing?

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87 GT Stock 2.8L

Did you looked at Rodney's site which has photos to 'How' to install them?
https://rodneydickman.com/p...6412fbdc2311637693a5







And yes, peed means flatten or 'mushroom' - look at this link:

How to Peen a Rivet
https://www.instructables.com/How-to-peen-a-rivet/

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Original Owner of a Silver '88 GT
Under 'Production Refurbishment' @ 136k Miles

yeah vintage i saw that already. thanks for confirming they should be mushroomed, i'll give them a good whack.

As an alternative, the rivets could be welded in place. That's what I did with my Fiero.