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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6326 |
Topic: 171-holding tank support and fender extension? Posted: 06 Jul 2018 at 8:51am |
I took mine to the dealer who tightened the screws and closed up the gaps, but sheared one screw off in the process. After that, I still did not like the looks of it so I drilled through and each bracket now has one stainless steel bolt with stainless steel washers and nylock nuts. If you drill, use a slow speed on the drill as a fast speed is an easy way to overheat the drill and then it gets dull and won't work. I went through several bits. Later I found some Cobalt bits at Home Depot that are much more durable. Even those will become dull eventually. I haven't yet found an effective way to sharpen them. It isn't just the tank supports though that need work. The black and gray water drains also need better support. See my mods for my solution. I have had the black tank drain support fail twice, both times allowing the end to drag on the pavement. There won't be a third time!
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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Ben Herman
Senior Member Joined: 26 Apr 2018 Location: Gr Junction, CO Online Status: Offline Posts: 355 |
Posted: 06 Jul 2018 at 9:06am |
StephenH - one thing that I've found helpful when drilling through the steel on the Pod - put a few drops of 3&1 oil on the bit when starting the hole and partway through - saves the bit from overheating. Just be careful if drilling overhead, don't want drops of hot oil landing on your face (don't ask me how I know).
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GlueGuy
Senior Member Joined: 15 May 2017 Location: N. California Online Status: Offline Posts: 2654 |
Posted: 06 Jul 2018 at 9:32am |
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bp
2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6326 |
Posted: 06 Jul 2018 at 9:53am |
Yes, I should have used cutting oil to help keep the bits from overheating. Next time I have to drill, I will try to remember to do so.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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Pod People
Senior Member Joined: 22 Sep 2011 Location: Chapel Hill,NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 1078 |
Posted: 06 Jul 2018 at 3:09pm |
Another good idea for drilling into any metal is to use a smaller bit first to drill a piilot hole. Then the second (larger)bit will have a much easier time.
Vann
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mcarter
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419 |
Posted: 06 Jul 2018 at 3:14pm |
+1 to Pilot Podder and pilot hole.
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Mike Carter
2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
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crankster78
Senior Member Joined: 08 May 2018 Location: Minn Online Status: Offline Posts: 163 |
Posted: 06 Jul 2018 at 4:17pm |
Greetings I have the lift kit on my R-179. So I got a couple of heavy truck mud flaps, cut them to size used some stainless steel bolts to fasten them to the fender. They go past the center point of the tire and stay down in place when driving down the road. they help keep the back sides clean. Crankster78
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Crankster 78 R-179 2015
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mcarter
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419 |
Posted: 06 Jul 2018 at 4:23pm |
+1 to all of the above, I have a reinforced black tank drain, mud flaps and bolts thru my frame securing tank rails, all thanks to this forum. Sincerely appreciate the input from old and new members.
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Mike Carter
2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
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GlueGuy
Senior Member Joined: 15 May 2017 Location: N. California Online Status: Offline Posts: 2654 |
Posted: 06 Jul 2018 at 7:25pm |
And if you don't want the pilot drill to walk all over the place, you can use a center punch to mark the spot.
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bp
2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
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