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Greasable Shackle bolts

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by mdmeltdown, Jun 17, 2014.

  1. Jun 17, 2014
    mdmeltdown

    mdmeltdown Member

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    Can anyone steer me in the direction of where I can get some greaseable bolts for my shackles? I don't want the whole shackle, just the bolts. I don't have a good enough drill press or bits to drill down the center of my grade 8 bolts.
     
    mdmeltdown, Jun 17, 2014
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  2. Jun 17, 2014
    duffer

    duffer Rodent Power

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    I just made mine but without a lathe it is not really a doable task and cobalt/carbide bits don't really care for off-hand drilling. I would be trying to find some drilled spring pivot bolts but most of the Jeep variety are 1/2" rather than 7/16". Just about any machine shop could make them but I'm going to guess they will be about $25 each by the time they are done. Maybe give McRuff a call.
     
    duffer, Jun 17, 2014
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  3. Jun 17, 2014
    FinoCJ

    FinoCJ 1970 CJ5 Staff Member

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    FinoCJ, Jun 17, 2014
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  4. Jun 17, 2014
    Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

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    My $CAD .02-

    In my experience Grade 8 bolts aren't any harder to drill than grade 5's, grade 2's or BSO's. If you take some time & care with the setup any drill press that isn't actually falling apart should be able to do the job.

    H.
     
    Howard Eisenhauer, Jun 17, 2014
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