How to Cut a Grommet Hole for Installation of the Oval Trailer Tail Lights # BU70CB
Published 05/28/2014
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Question:
how big of a hole do i need to cut for the optronics 6 1/2inch oval back up light model BU70CB
asked by: Roy
Helpful Expert Reply:
The easiest way to cut the oval hole for the Rubber Grommet, # a70gb, to install the Optronics Light part # BU70CB, in my opinion, would be to use a Light Mounting Bracket for 6-1/2 inch Oval Trailer Lights, BK70BB, as a template and then use a hole saw the correct size to cut a hole on each end of the mounting location. Then, use a angle grinder with cut off wheel or a reciprocating saw with metal cutting blade to cut the straight top and bottom sides of the hole.
The correct width for the grommet is 2-5/8 inches, but I have found that a 2-1/2 inch hole saw usually works well and you could enlarge the hole slightly with a file or small rotary tool with grinding stone. When drilling the holes make sure that the outside edge of each hole is 6-3/4 inches apart.
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Optronics Backup Light for Trucks or Trailers - Submersible - Incandescent - Oval - Clear Lens
- Trailer Lights
- Tail Lights
- Backup
- Oval
- Recessed Mount
- Submersible Lights
- Incandescent Light
- 6-1/2L x 2-1/4W Inch
- White
- Optronics
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