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Drilling Leaf springs

To: spridgets@Autox.Team.Net
Subject: Drilling Leaf springs
From: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
Date: Wed, 04 Mar 1998 19:49:46 -0500
Organization: Positive Earth Drivers Club
Reply-to: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
Sender: owner-spridgets@Autox.Team.Net
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
--
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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