U-bolt plate holes too small for 5/8 u-bolts...

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Apr 17, 2018 | 05:25 PM

JC13

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From: Morrison

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

U-bolt plate holes too small for 5/8 u-bolts...

Any suggestions on how to enlarge the holes? I'd rather not have to buy new plates but if i have to buy a $50 tool, i might as well just get the new plates.
I'm in the middle of upgrading my stock sagging leafs to OME CS033RB leafs and I'd really like to finish this tonight...

Apr 17, 2018 | 05:31 PM

freegdr

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From: Broward County Fl.

Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors

File, small drill bit enlarge holes a little. Also most auto parts store sell block kits that include u bolts and nuts ive used on dana 35 chrylser 8.25 and dana 44 slide right in. Unsure if they work on stock setups

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Apr 17, 2018 | 05:33 PM

JC13

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From: Morrison

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Hand file?
or are you recommending something from home depot?

Apr 17, 2018 | 05:42 PM

freegdr

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Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr

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Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors

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Hand file?
or are you recommending something from home depot?

Dont know what your tool chest holds . Reread my other post above.

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Apr 17, 2018 | 06:43 PM

JC13

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From: Morrison

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Ok, now that I'm home... i don't have a file small enough to fit in the holes of the plate. I'll have to get something. Recommendations?

Apr 17, 2018 | 06:57 PM

freegdr

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Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr

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Sharp drill bit shave sides of hole.

Apr 18, 2018 | 09:29 AM

nardey11

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From: New York

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L Straight 6

Why don't you just get a 5/8th inch drill bit?

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Apr 18, 2018 | 09:56 AM

4.3L XJ

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Yes, why not?

Apr 18, 2018 | 12:45 PM

dave1123

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Year: 2000 XJ Sport & WJ Laredo

Model: Grand Cherokee (WJ)

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Because it'll grab unless you have a drill press to drill it with. I'm a toolmaker and have been there many times. Also the shank would probably need to be turned down to fit a standard hand drill. Besides that you should go 1/32 larger than 5/8.