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Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Oceanside, CA
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Real Name: Blair
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Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Oceanside, CA
Posts: 70
Real Name: Blair
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Originally Posted by varol1
I'll give it a whirl.
Taking the safer assumption the OEM bolt is M10, the Time-Sert kit comes with a 13/32" drill bit (0.40625" diameter). I've clunkily drilled with a 5/16" bit (0.3125"), so I figure I can go up to a 3/8" (0.375") safely without impacting the ability to put in a Time-Sert. FWIW, I haven't read any horror stories with Heli-Coils, but the general sentiment is Time-Sert is made from more durable components, and given the bolt is holding the freaking brake caliper in place, I'm not taking any chances. The additional ~$60 is worth my life .
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Timeserts are much better! Easier to install with the countersink bit and stronger. Try Fastenal, they have stores everywhere and have most things in stock. You can probably buy just the drill bit and one insert instead of a whole kit
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2001 SR5 - ProComp 69 series wheels, 285/75/16 Pro Comp Xtreme MT2 Tires, King extended travel front coilovers, 890 rear coils, King remote reservoir with CD adjuster in rear, Total Chaos UCAs, 4x Innovation sliders, Gobi Stealth rack, Savage rear bumper and skids, ARB onboard air, ARB rear locker, EIMKieth PCK, Pioneer head unit
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