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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 12:56 PM
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is there any way to easily drill holes into the stock rear bumpers? i made some flag poles and i wanted to bolt them onto the bumper but when i tried to drill through them it didnt happen. how can i make some bolt holes easily?
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 12:57 PM
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The bumper can be drilled but can be a pain, make sure your bit is sharp.
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 12:58 PM
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its a *****. well it was for me because all my bits are dull
make a pilot for your pilot for your pilot hole
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 01:00 PM
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yeah you cant just drill the size hole you need right off the bat. well you could but it would take forever.
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 01:03 PM
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When I drilled holes in my front bumper for my lights it went right through no problem. All I used was a 12v cordless drill.
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 01:08 PM
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Take a small punch and a bfh and dent the surface area so the bit can have a dip to sit in..so its not jumping all around.
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by UsmclovesXJ
Take a small punch and a bfh and dent the surface area so the bit can have a dip to sit in..so its not jumping all around.
changed your avatar picture? or is this a different Usmclovesxj
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Atmos
changed your avatar picture? or is this a different Usmclovesxj
nope just changed profile pics.
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by UsmclovesXJ
nope just changed profile pics.
always wanted to know if the last one was a tattoo or not. if so. nice
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 02:14 PM
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always wanted to know if the last one was a tattoo or not. if so. nice
hahaha no a guy on the forum Drew it for me. Put its in the works to be tattooed
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 03:05 PM
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I drilled through the front easy with a DeWalt 20v cordless. Just use a center punch to indent where you want the hole, should stay centered just fine.
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