Attention: TDR Forum Junkies I drive a 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 (not a dually). I have a cab-over camper made by S&S that is heavy and induces quite a bit of sway. I put Firestone airbags on it a couple years ago to level it out and am happy with them, but they obviously don't alleviate the sway issue. I picked up a Torklift StableLoad Quick Disconnect kit for that purpose.
My issue is in getting the four 3/8" holes drilled through the overload spring. The kit includes four carbide bits, apparently one for each hole. I made it about 1/16" on the first hole, drilling slowly and using lots of oil and force, before the spring either work-hardened or the bit was dull. Drilling slowly and oiling every few seconds should've helped, but no such luck.
Anyone have any tricks for drilling through the overload springs that doesn't involve pulling the springs and putting them on a press? At this point I'm resolved to just using all four bits and sharpening when the last one quits cutting - maybe drilling until my arms and shoulders can't take it any more every night and lots of sharpening will eventually get the job done!
Probably already answered my own question (elbow grease is the solution), but thought I'd ask. I used to hate asking for help, but the school of hard knocks has cured me of that. Thanks!
My issue is in getting the four 3/8" holes drilled through the overload spring. The kit includes four carbide bits, apparently one for each hole. I made it about 1/16" on the first hole, drilling slowly and using lots of oil and force, before the spring either work-hardened or the bit was dull. Drilling slowly and oiling every few seconds should've helped, but no such luck.
Anyone have any tricks for drilling through the overload springs that doesn't involve pulling the springs and putting them on a press? At this point I'm resolved to just using all four bits and sharpening when the last one quits cutting - maybe drilling until my arms and shoulders can't take it any more every night and lots of sharpening will eventually get the job done!
Probably already answered my own question (elbow grease is the solution), but thought I'd ask. I used to hate asking for help, but the school of hard knocks has cured me of that. Thanks!
