The 1699 Step Drill Bit will drill holes from 3/16” to 7/8” in 1/16” increments. These bits a self-piloting so all you need is a center punch to locate your hole. The step bit is made from hardened high-speed steel with a titanium nitride coating for long-lasting use. The heavy-duty 3/8” shank is much strong the ¼” hex drive styles you find a discount tool stores. The dual-flute design provide fast, smooth cutting. One 1699 Step Bit replaces 12 different sized standard bits. These bits are a great addition to your trail tool bag as a multi-purpose bit for trail repairs. They are also handy to have in the shop for use when installing your favorite JSpec or JKS lift systems and accessories. Works well as a deburring tool too.

One unique application where we have found ourselves using these bits is to drill out JK knuckle steering arms. Instead of sourcing an expensive 7/8” bit to drill out the steering arm for our JSpec drag link flip installation, we use these step bits. The step bit won’t bind against the factory tapered hole and doesn’t require multiple bit changes to progressively enlarge the hole. The stepped design also makes it very easy to keep the bit square to the hole as well as not allow it to wander and risk an ob-round hole.

The 1699 Step Drill Bit ships in a clear plastic container that can be reused for storage when not in use.