LoD slider install. Drill and tap.
JK Junkie
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From: Grosse Pointe, MI
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.
After using a step drill bit for mounting my armor, not sure I will ever use a standard bit on my Jeep again. Way more precision with the step bit.
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JK Enthusiast
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From: ruther glen va
Well, I went all over looking for this tap and drill set and ended up at fastenal. They hooked me up with the perfect set at a not so perfect price. Like $26 bucks but they sold me on that this Norseman brand is the best bit money can buy. We'll see. Anyway, by being a refrigeration mechanic by trade I found that a yellow jacket service valve wrench is a perfect ratchet for the tap. I have a small and a large one. Nice. 
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JK Enthusiast
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From: ruther glen va
I think I may drill a hole with the 25/64 bit in a test piece of metal, stick in the stepper bit and paint the rest of the exposed bit to know when to stop drilling.
JK Junkie
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From: Grosse Pointe, MI
Thanks, I like the idea of the step bits and I have about three different ones to choose from, I am just worried I will go too far. I think I may drill a hole with the 25/64 bit in a test piece of metal, stick in the stepper bit and paint the rest of the exposed bit to know when to stop drilling.
JK Freak
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From: South Bay-Los Angeles
I installed the sliders yesterday. I went to Pep Boys and picked the Kawasaki drill bit (13/64) and tap. They worked great! Make sure you use lots of cutting oil, and a pencil to mark the holes.
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JK Enthusiast
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From: ruther glen va
Just kidding but would love to see them.
