Rivnuts for front bumper/step mounting?

[Mags]

I've replaced my front arches with new ones and so I've lost the captive nuts that the wraparound bumper/step mounts to. I was going to use rivnuts instead, preferably M8 as I think this is the biggest the tool will handle, will this be alright?
I guess if someone actually steps on the step that's quite a bit of weight on these?

Mags

 

[RICH-I-AM]

Thatd probably be ok.
Not sure how often theyre usualy stood on to be honest.
Dont think ive ever used mine.

Rich

 

[Mags]

Cheers

 

[Graham L]

The originals for the cab step where only M8's anyway so you should be ok, did you use repro panels as the schofields ones come with the captive nut installed?

 

[Mags]

I used the Brazil VW ones but my bus is a crossdresser, so they are late arches with the step modified hence no captive nut.