tie rod flip (Goferit)

ArmyDad said:

Have assembled all the needed parts for the JY upgrade (ZJ tie rod and new TRE boots) and Goferit insert to do the tie rod flip at the same time.

The question is what is the best way to drill out the knuckle ... a little at a time or all at once?

Thanks!!
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sunburned said:

Whatcha mean? Get a drill and a 3/4" bit and go to down. It took me maybe 5 minutes because the bit kept getting bound up. Make sure to use some oil to keep everything cool and keep the drill centered so the hole isn't all wallowed out. The insert should have a tight fit so it's tapped in with a hammer.

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ArmyDad said:

Have assembled all the needed parts for the JY upgrade (ZJ tie rod and new TRE boots) and Goferit insert to do the tie rod flip at the same time.

The question is what is the best way to drill out the knuckle ... a little at a time or all at once?

Thanks!!
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Tally_XJ said:

I used a 3/4" Unibit (step drill bit) and it was like a knife through butter. Am about to post a complete writeup on this conversion.

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foxwar71 said:

My friend did his by mounting his knuckle up in a jig and drilling it on a bridgeport (HERE). I used his idea and made my own setup, it was before I was cool and had my own bridgeport. I made a simple jig outta wood and mounted it on my drill press. Work mint, didn't take long, perfect holes. Aside from rigging up something to keep the knuckle level and the hole straight, its no different then drilling thru metal like normally. Use proper speed, force, oil, common sense, etc.

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katuah said:

Would like to see this.

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Tally_XJ said:

Ok, take a look. I just did this.

http://www.mallcrawlin.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23563

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