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On drilling holes in the frame, I had to drill holes in my frame when I mounted my hitch. 1/2 inch black and decker drill with whatever size drill bit I had, I dont remember any more. I got each hole started a little bit, enough to keep the drill on course. Then I wedged the drill btwn a floor jack and the frame. Apply a small amount of the pressure with the jack and squeeze the trigger on the drill and just let it do its thing. Worked great, and I was WAAAAY less tired at the end, than I would have been doing it any other way.
Note: Its very important to make sure your drill is wedged in strait up and down, I can imagine bad things happening if it wasnt. Also, only apply pressure very gradually to avoid breaking the drill or the bit. I wouldnt suggest doing this with a very valuable drill, but it beats the hell out of laying on your back under the truck trying to mandle the drill and keep the metal shavings, dust, dirt, and rust out of your face.
Note: Its very important to make sure your drill is wedged in strait up and down, I can imagine bad things happening if it wasnt. Also, only apply pressure very gradually to avoid breaking the drill or the bit. I wouldnt suggest doing this with a very valuable drill, but it beats the hell out of laying on your back under the truck trying to mandle the drill and keep the metal shavings, dust, dirt, and rust out of your face.
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Thanks, but I didnt have goals when I posted it in this thread. I forgot that he wants to drill through the SIDE of the frame lol.
But for anyone drilling holes through the bottom, it works great.
But for anyone drilling holes through the bottom, it works great.
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