I need a bigger hole !!!

21-08-2009, 18:06

My bow clamps have arrived and are fairly large , any thoughts on how I make my recovery bracket hole larger ?

the bolt that needs to go through are 3/4"

extreme-4x4 · 21-08-2009, 18:11

mine just rattles about in the hole

21-08-2009, 18:14

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Originally Posted by extreme-4x4

mine just rattles about in the hole

you must have a smaller rod

are yours 4 3/4 tonne ?

Edit : I cant even go and get a 22mm Metal drill bit as it wont fit in the chuck.

extreme-4x4 · 21-08-2009, 18:17

so im reliably informed ....

no idea on limit , but never broke it yet

makeitfit · 21-08-2009, 18:25

Strewth!

Surley that's OTT !
You'll rip the recovery thing off before those buggers give

What about a strop between the two points then put those QE2 fittings on that

21-08-2009, 18:34

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Originally Posted by makeitfit

Strewth!

Surley that's OTT !
You'll rip the recovery thing off before those buggers give

What about a strop between the two points then put those QE2 fittings on that

Yea I made a slight mis-calculation on the sizes but hey I have them now and that whats going to be fitted.

wanted stainless ones but I couldnt find any that were up to spec

what i need now is huge nylon washers to stop them rattling

2" diameter with a 3/4 hole if anyone has any kicking about :-)

21-08-2009, 18:38

Ok i need to make my own washers :-)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NYLON-6-extrud...d=p3286.c0.m14

tezzer · 21-08-2009, 21:59

get some 2" nylon rod and cut / drill to suit,

rossco · 21-08-2009, 22:10

You should be able to get a 22mm bit with a reduced end to fit your chuck on the drill.
A engineer supply shop should have them

Don't drill out to much otherwise you could weaken the bracket ?
They were made that size for a reason

Why not just put them on when you need them, saves the rattling sound

makeitfit · 21-08-2009, 22:19

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Originally Posted by tezzer

get some 2" nylon rod and cut / drill to suit,

When you get some nylon rod you can cut 50mm chunks off for a body lift

22-08-2009, 15:34

1 down , 3 to go

doesnt look too big now :-)

Adz · 22-08-2009, 18:23

I'm happy to help with me grinder

Trim ya bumper, archs ready for bigger tyres

lacroupade · 23-08-2009, 13:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by extreme-4x4

mine just rattles about in the hole

yeah she told me that too....

21-08-2009, 18:06	#1
Darwin Guest Posts: n/a	I need a bigger hole !!! My bow clamps have arrived and are fairly large , any thoughts on how I make my recovery bracket hole larger ? the bolt that needs to go through are 3/4"

21-08-2009, 18:11	#2
extreme-4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WALES Posts: 6,295	mine just rattles about in the hole

21-08-2009, 18:17	#4
extreme-4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WALES Posts: 6,295	so im reliably informed .... no idea on limit , but never broke it yet

21-08-2009, 18:25	#5
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	Strewth! Surley that's OTT ! You'll rip the recovery thing off before those buggers give What about a strop between the two points then put those QE2 fittings on that

21-08-2009, 18:38	#7
Darwin Guest Posts: n/a	Ok i need to make my own washers :-) http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NYLON-6-extrud...d=p3286.c0.m14

21-08-2009, 21:59	#8
tezzer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: basildon essex Vehicle: transit camper van 1987 Posts: 2,829	get some 2" nylon rod and cut / drill to suit,

21-08-2009, 22:10	#9
rossco Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Wellington North Island New Zealand Vehicle: NIssan Mistral Posts: 1,107	You should be able to get a 22mm bit with a reduced end to fit your chuck on the drill. A engineer supply shop should have them Don't drill out to much otherwise you could weaken the bracket ? They were made that size for a reason Why not just put them on when you need them, saves the rattling sound

22-08-2009, 15:34	#11
Darwin Guest Posts: n/a	1 down , 3 to go doesnt look too big now :-)

22-08-2009, 18:23	#12
Adz Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Roaming Nomad Vehicle: 1995 SWB Terrano Posts: 5,370	I'm happy to help with me grinder Trim ya bumper, archs ready for bigger tyres