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Drill bits for slider install

Discussion in 'General Tundra Discussion' started by fisherman951, Apr 11, 2019.

  1. Apr 11, 2019 at 4:19 PM
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    just like the tittle states what drill bits are people using or used to install the sliders? I plan on getting a couple step bits and cutting oil so I don’t burn out those bits but what brand and material do you guys recommend?
     
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  2. Apr 11, 2019 at 4:26 PM
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    I like step bits and cutting oil or wd40.
     
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  3. Apr 11, 2019 at 4:40 PM
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    Thanks any particular brand u prefer? I have used DeWALT back in the day but I have never drilled in to a car frame so idk
     
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    ...or weld it on and be done with it..
     
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  6. Apr 11, 2019 at 4:46 PM
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    If only I knew how to weld.... and had a welder......
     
  7. Apr 11, 2019 at 4:50 PM
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    Heck you're in Riverside. Bet you could find a good welder. Harder to remove should you sell your Tunny for another at some point though.
     
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  8. Apr 11, 2019 at 4:59 PM
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    Lol. Me and @dcsleeper408 were arguing about this when we were installing our friend’s sliders. He was using a step bit and I was using a straight drill bit. I prefer straight bits. Don’t have to worry about going a step too deep and don’t have to redrill a drilled hole. On metal, I prefer to drill once. A little more difficult but cleaner and better centered.
     
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  9. Apr 11, 2019 at 5:02 PM
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    The frame isn't that thick anyways. I had to drill a couple holes in the front frame and was surprised how quickly I drilled through. Started with 3/16" pilot hole and then was easy peasy...
     
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  10. Apr 11, 2019 at 5:04 PM
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    Welded is best. No frame holes and stronger. Your never going to remove anyway.
     
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  11. Apr 11, 2019 at 5:05 PM
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    Yeah, the frame isn’t too thick. Only difficult part is when you’re drilling on the bottom of the frame upwards. Hard to get leverage and gets pretty tiring. Then having to do 5-7 more really sucks.
     
  12. Apr 11, 2019 at 5:06 PM
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    Unless it’s not a real rock slider like I have currently and plan to upgrade anyway in the future.
    If true solid rock slider like Victory4x4 or Hefty then weld it.
     
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    I'm going to convert my beefy high and tight Body Armor rock "steps" into sliders and get them welded permanently to the frame. Saving major $.
     
  14. Apr 11, 2019 at 5:08 PM
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    There's that...
     
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    Harbor freight ones did the job. Cheap enough to get 2 sets. Use a center punch and a small drill bit to make a guide and then just lube as u drill.
    The carbide stuff is good too, but pricey.
     
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    Don’t those break easily? Damn JP. :laugh:
     
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    It’s jp... I used the 1 from the same package, smaller bit. And took on the whole driver side. You still need to finish his passenger side lol :rofl:
     
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    These things are the real deal just ask @jberry813 what he thinks of these sliders

    DD0DE6B7-3FA7-4759-B7E4-6D8DD070440F.jpg
     
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    Them things are usda pure beef.
     
  20. Apr 11, 2019 at 5:23 PM
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    Yep...real deal...
     
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    Have to admit that's a few holes to drill...OP....head north and have Joon drill the holes...
     
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    Beefy steel sliders for dinner!
     
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    But good overkill....
     
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    Best served on the rocks.
     
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    Quite whitty....
     
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    Def adequate
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    Pretty much how I'm going to convert my steps. 4 mounting points will suffice. Each side of my BA's weight is close to 50lbs not including the existing mount brackets. Going to utilize @speckmon 's fab guy in Denver.
     
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    My welders are drooling :welder:
     
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    Yeah I feel u. My truck is on a 5inch lift so makes plenty of room. I’m even thinking of placing a jack under the drilland putting pressure that way?
     
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