RE: JPOR: Jeep Off-Road V1 #438

["Mr. N" <mr.n@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Chris wrote: 
>I looked into this over the summer, and wasn't able to find anyone locally 
>who could make them. The problem is the tapered holes. Both are 
>automotive tapers, and it proved very hard/expensive to find the right 
>reamers off the shelf. In the end, I went with a fellow named Bob Rogey (BR 
>Fabworks) in CA. He turned out a pair for me in about a week, and I was 
>reasonably impressed with the workmanship. The holes were in the right 
>places, and the tapers were well formed as well. I had mine set up for a YJ 
>draglink, 'cuz Wag parts are hard to find used, and expensive to replace new. 
>Besides, in its new location, it'll be pretty hard to smack the tie rod into 
>anything, so strength is less of an issue. Bob charges $85-$95US apiece for 
>his arms. 530-626-9451. Chris (IMHO, of course) 

Chris, thanks for the info on Bob.  For $170 that might be cheap enough to buy them.  
But then again...
Well, I think I found the correct reamer for the drag link and tie rod at Goodson for $50 (p/n tr-216-2). That's one of four holes, are the other three holes a different taper?
Also wouldn't I need a tapered drill bit before the reamer?  
Or how would I cut the hole?
Do you have the precise measurements between the three holes on the flat top knuckle?  
Thanks

Brad N

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