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MEMBERS DISCUSSION AREA => General Discussion => Topic started by: BigMike on January 27, 2014, 12:31:01 PM
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I absolutely LOVE my ACE Pro Series rear bumper. The workmanship and quality is top notch. BUT, one of the d-ring shackles wasn't drilled big enough for the d-ring pin.
My choices:
Drill out the hole
Have the d-ring pin cut down 1/16"
Thoughts?
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drill out the hole, I wouldn't mess with the dring itself
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What size is the hole?
They make different size d rings
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If you turn down the d-ring pin then your taking away from the strength. You need to drill the hole out to at least 15/16" The od of the pin on a 3/4" D-ring should be 7/8". You should call ACE and tell them about the problem and they should mail you out a drill bit.
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I doubt they will send you a bit lol... I would drill out the hole in the bumper. If you do the d ring then you can only use that one
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It's their mistake
Sent from my neighbors wifi!
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Still, I would highly doubt they're going to up and send you a bit. They're probably laser-ed out tabs anyway. Is there enough room on the bumper to get a good drill in there with a bit?
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There is enough room to drill it. I have a 1/2" drill so I'd only need to get the bit. Then I'll have to find a coating that is as strong as powdering coating to keep it from rusting. Maybe POR15.
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I have a 7/8...I needed it once and it's a good one. Let me know if it will work
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I'd just get new, and smaller, d rings. The hassle isn't worth it, to me.
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I'd just get new, and smaller, d rings. The hassle isn't worth it, to me.
You're right. They sell them in 5/8". 7000# instead of 10,000#