frame rivets

[bigbronco]

can anyone tell me the easiest way to remove rivets from the radius arm drop braket ? i am installing a 6" lift and that is the only thing holding me up. thanks.

 

[Yardape]

I just removed a whole lot of them on my Bronco, I tried every way I could think of, the easiest quickest way I found was center punch, drill with 1/8 drill bit and then a 7/16. use the best bits you can get your hands on, they are worth the money. I used cobalt bits i think they were called and they went through like butter

 

[Yardape]

When the head falls off, you can easily punch the rest of the rivot through, if the head doesnt fall off, whack it with a chisel. Will come off easy

 

[bigbronco]

thanks a lot. i'll give it a try.

 

[crazyhorse85]

Not to counter yardape, but i've found taking a cut-off wheel and cutting an x in the center of the head and then taking a good sharp cold chisel and hammer that they come out a little easier... /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />