I spent 15 on a titanium bit but so far this thing sucks. Permitted hole patterns in the frame side member.
4x4 4th Gen Ram Short Cantilever Traction Bars
Drilling holes in car frame. The drilling of holes in the flanges in the area extending 100 mm in from the frame side member rear edge is permitted. All holes in the frame side members increase the risk of fractures. However all of this assumes center of flat side. Drilling a hole protect the bodywork with a cross of masking tape and mark the spot to be drilled in pencil. Car bodywork is curved and shiny and scratches easily. Once i got to the 12 it didnt do shit.
It took me an hour to drill 2 new holes in my helper bag brackets. Drilling holes in the frame side member flanges note. I started out with a small bit and then got gradually bigger. What kind of drill bit are you guys using. Drilling a small hole in the frame or even through the floor or similar for wires or screws to go through is no problem but there are a few things to remember. Generally drilling a hole up to half the width of a square tube will cut the strength by approximately 13.
Over half the width 23. I need to drill 18 12 holes in my frame for a c notch. It is not fun to hit wires fuel lines or snag carpet that you didnt know was there. Filling it back up with a bolt will get you back to 80 90 as long as its less than 75ish width of that side of the beam. To prevent the marking tool or drill sliding off course put a cross of 1 in. 25mm wide masking tape over the place to be drilled.
The frame side member flanges are subject to the greatest stress which is why you should only drill holes in the beam web. Always know what is on the other side of what you are drilling.
Gallery of Drilling Holes In Car Frame
