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No, drilling isn’t optional. Even once the rivets get out you have to drill out the holes to 1/2”.

 

Yeah I completely forgot about that.

So two options since my old drill is crapping out. Home Depot/Lowe’s has a Milwaukee 12v and dewalt 12v drill for $99.. (Im in the 12v line with Milwaukee and 20v with dewalt). Would a 12v and new drill bits suffice? Or should I just get a 20v drill from dewalt. I rarely drill through steel, normally the 12v would be fine for my needs.

 

IMO I would go for the 20v dewalt. That’s what I use and it makes quick work if everything.

 

Yea dont use a 12 volt for this you will hate it. My 20v broke of course the day before install so i drilled out holes with a crappy black n decker corded and used my 12v for the step bit. It would be a bigger PITA if you used just a 12v the whole time.

 

Well it’s a good thing I’m selling my OEM shocks today! Lol. I’ll shoot for the 20v dewalt! Thank you!

 

Anyone have their left over drill bits they want to donate or have recommendations which to use? Completely over looked this part back in November when I ordered. All help is appreciated.

 

The long and skinny step bit from Milwaukee is awesome if you already have the rivets out and you just need to make the hole larger. If you’re going to try and drill out the rivet completely, I like whatever bits that archive offers. Sharp and short.

 

I got a short 1/2” and a 1/4” machine bits from Tacoma Screw and used Rapid Tap cutting oil and about medium speed. I had zero issues and it went pretty quickly.

 

I can send you some really nice dormer drill bits.

 

Eric, this is the same stuff that Energy Suspension provides in those little ketchup packets. Pricey for a tube of grease but you know it’s well worth it.

Prothane 19-1751 Super Grease Tube - 14 oz.

$74 Prothane 19-1751 Super Grease Tube - 14 oz.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004JMEC0E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_09EC2RY90PASMNENYF5J

 

Thank you, I appreciate the info!

 

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All 14 inches of the 7100 is being used.

Limit straps in.

 

What limit straps did you use and how did you install them?

 

Poly performance I used clevis's to see them up

 

Looks sweet! Curious what leaf springs you’re running.

 

I recently came across this positioning and I’m a fan

 

I gotta put limit straps on mine. Waiting on new rear smoothies to show up though.

 

Similar to mine

 

I have a square tube crossbar right above the axle that I have my straps on. Was kind of a pita and had to have my exhaust dump in front of the axle because of strap interference. If I were to do it over again, I would do it like I shared above. Much simpler.

since this post, I cut off the top mounts and repositioned them directly over the lower mounts.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BvkXVw6gsmk/?igshid=zif614eonfhl

 

Here's a shot of how I went. Simple easy and effective. It might be the first 2019 that's strapped!