bastard pack

[sjbond67]

how many of you drilled the leafs out to 3/8? and do we really need to if the other leafs holes are 3/8? no hardcore wheeling so im not worried about a whole lot of strength

 

[JAS]

I had mine done... Although I could not do it with my 12" drill press. The slowest my press will go is 540 RPM.

I had to pass them off for a home based project by my dad. He used a much larger press from his work.

 

[cal]

I used a dremel with a grinding stone when I did it.

Its easier to grind spring steel than cut it.

 

[JAS]

I used a dremel with a grinding stone when I did it.

Its easier to grind spring steel than cut it.

I believe that.... It was not possible for me to get them drilled with my 12 inch press.

 

[sjbond67]

so is it really necessary, i looked at some of the write ups but they did not mention doing this

 

[cal]

I think its a good idea to have a snug fit everywhere; otherwise a leaf can shift, and once it gets momentum sheer the pin.

 

[dinorl007]

when i drilled the springs on my jeep, i went i/2 way through and flipped them over and drilled the other way, have done it this way many of times with a hand drill and have never had a problem doing it just my .02 wothr hth

 

[southernrebel20]

its no big deal, did mine with my 18v hand drill, just use a good drill bit (there is a difference between good and bad bits), go slow, and use cutting oil.

 

[whitneyj]

All about the unibit. Cut through the leaves like butter on my little drill press.

 

[Shea454]

Its easier to grind spring steel than cut it.

SO TRUE