LoD slider install. Drill and tap.
02-09-2014, 03:47 PM
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LoD slider install. Drill and tap.
Just purchased the LoD sliders and need to know the correct drill and tap bits needed. I have read that the tap needs to be 7/16in-20 but the drill bit sizes from 13/32 or 29/64 or 25/64. From those that have done it, what is correct?
02-09-2014, 04:00 PM
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25/64 and 7/16 - 20 tap.
Do not use the bit in the Kawasaki set! See picture. The bit is wrong and too large.
Lastly, I hate regular drill bits. I'd use something like a step bit or annular. Regular bits won't drill a round hole. Trust me...
Do not use the bit in the Kawasaki set! See picture. The bit is wrong and too large.
Lastly, I hate regular drill bits. I'd use something like a step bit or annular. Regular bits won't drill a round hole. Trust me...
02-09-2014, 04:42 PM
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Just installed mine last week. 25/64 drill bit and 7/16 -20 is correct. First drill 1/4 pilot hole and the rest goes pretty easy. There are 7 taps to be made on each side.
02-09-2014, 05:05 PM
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I've installed. 4 sets of these. It's not that bad. I tack welded the tap into a socket so I could use it in a ratchet instead of an adjustable wrench.
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02-09-2014, 05:11 PM
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Great idea! I lost an adjustable wrench that day. Threw it in the woods behind my house. I might have been a little frustrated...
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Just installed mine yesterday, bought the tap and drill bit off amazon. Used a 12 point socket with my 1/4" ratchet for the tap, PB blaster for cutting oil and had no issues. Well almost none, somehow had one of the holes marked wrong and am missing a bolt for the center mount spot on the passenger side. Although just a bit short the supplied bolts seem to thread into the blind nuts that have no existing bolts for us 6m guys. I said blind nuts huh huh huh. Will visit fasten all for the extra bolts.