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01-03-2011, 11:54 PM
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drilling large wholes in frame
I need to drill 1.5 inch holes in the frame for the front spring shankle hanger. And i need to know the best way of going about doing this. Ideas? These are huge holes and im out of ideas. Thanks for the insight because this is all I need to get my axle hung for my 4x4 swap
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01-03-2011, 11:58 PM
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Location: sadieville, kentucky
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Re: drilling large wholes in frame
get a whole saw like the drill bit kind and some oil and have at it
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01-04-2011, 12:09 AM
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Re: drilling large wholes in frame
where do I find hole saws for steel? all i know of is the ones for wood...
Man this is going to be a real big pain in the ass ! |
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01-04-2011, 12:12 AM
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Re: drilling large wholes in frame
i just used a wood one and let her fly on my drill, i mean dont buy a real exspensive one because it prolly wont be any good once your done but it worked for me
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01-04-2011, 12:14 AM
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Re: drilling large wholes in frame
so you used it for the same thing? thats good to know that it worked
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01-04-2011, 12:15 AM
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Re: drilling large wholes in frame
yup i did a 52'' front spring swap but its all the same, i mean i drilled the same size whole and i worked out alright
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01-04-2011, 12:16 AM
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Re: drilling large wholes in frame
do you have a harbor freight around where you live? they have steal hole saw bits. CHEAP
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01-04-2011, 01:14 AM
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Re: drilling large wholes in frame
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01-04-2011, 03:14 AM
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Re: drilling large wholes in frame
We have a farm account at a place in town that should have what I need. Thanks for the tips
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01-04-2011, 06:35 AM
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Re: drilling large wholes in frame
Lowes and Home Depot both sell steel cutting hole saws. Be sure to use a "corded" drill and grab some cutting oil while you're there. Take your time drilling.
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01-04-2011, 07:42 AM
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Re: drilling large wholes in frame
Buy a bi-metal hole saw use some oil and you will be fine. They are made for all types of metal. Drill at a slow speed thou.
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01-04-2011, 08:19 AM
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Re: drilling large wholes in frame
I think it's a 2" hole not 1 1/2", might want to check first!!! I got mine from a local hardware store....
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01-04-2011, 09:59 AM
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Re: drilling large wholes in frame
oxy aceteline, die grinder, and protractor?
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01-04-2011, 11:01 AM
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01-04-2011, 10:14 PM
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Re: drilling large wholes in frame
it will take a 1.75 inch hole to clear the spring mount.
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