Try a good cobalt bit. I have never used them on leaf springs, but I
know they are hard enough to drill into a broken off screw extractor,
which was impervious to titanium bits. Took some time, but it worked.
Jeff Thorpe
'60 Sprite
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From: Frank Clarici
To: spridgets@Autox.Team.Net
Subject: Drilling Leaf springs
Date: Wednesday, March 04, 1998 7:49PM
Spridgeteers,
Does any one know if it is possible to drill a 5/16" hole through
hardened
steel?
Like through a set of leaf springs!
In my quest to finish up the Austin A40 which only needs new leaf
springs now, I
ordered a new set for a 1500 Midget. The length and width is the same as
the
A40.
The axle mount peg is offset on the Midget, it is centered on the A40.
I can use the new springs if only I knew how to drill through the
hardened
steel.
I can just make a new hole, reposition the axle peg, and the car will
sit level
once more.
I bet you people never knew the leaf springs had the hole 2" off center.
I have changed plenty of Spridget leafs and never knew this.
Titanium drill bits do not scratch the surface!
Looking for ideas or a buyer for brand new leaf springs.
Thanks
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Frank Clarici
Seeing all of you at Sprite Rush 98
For more info on Sprite Rush, the 40th anniversery of the Sprite
Check out my home page http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut
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