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      05-27-2014, 12:48 AM   #7
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I would be hesitant to use a self tapping bolt into aluminum.

If there is enough thickness, then maybe a thread repair kit... Helicoil or an insert. Or perhaps a rivnut type of fastener. can you determine what is holding the existing stud in? That might dictate your easiest solution.
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