i guess i could do that.. the holes look threaded already, the bolts turn the first maybe 2 turns, then it gets really tight, and i can still turn it.. theres just a lot of resistance, i pulled the bolt out after about 4-5 rotations with heavy resistance.. didnt appear to be any metal shavings or anything.. maybe its just a really tight squeeze to make sure they dont rattle out? and the stock one has already been broken in, so it was easier to get them in