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Offline Axle

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Cutting tools
« on: December 31, 2007, 03:13:26 AM »
Just trying to plan ahead a little.  So hopefully I'll pick up my new axle this week and I am going to start prepping it for the tj brackets.  All of the old mounts have to come off, so I am going to need some stuff to cut it off with.  Probably going to use a cutting wheel (Reg  ::) ), but if someone know's someone with a plasma cutter or something of that better cutting nature, would you mind trying to hook me up?
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Offline albsvx

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Re: Cutting tools
« Reply #1 on: December 31, 2007, 03:29:03 AM »
for a job like that, a cutting wheel and an angle grinder is going to be your best tool
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Re: Cutting tools
« Reply #2 on: December 31, 2007, 03:36:56 AM »
Just trying to plan ahead a little.  So hopefully I'll pick up my new axle this week and I am going to start prepping it for the tj brackets.  All of the old mounts have to come off, so I am going to need some stuff to cut it off with.  Probably going to use a cutting wheel (Reg  ::) ), but if someone know's someone with a plasma cutter or something of that better cutting nature, would you mind trying to hook me up?

of corse!  2 grinders, just need  you to but a few wheels.  3.5 inch, arbor size doesn't matter.

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Re: Cutting tools
« Reply #3 on: December 31, 2007, 05:30:44 AM »
i've got an 3" air cut off tool you can use
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Re: Cutting tools
« Reply #4 on: December 31, 2007, 02:08:07 PM »
Thanks guys.  Reg, I'll definitely buy the grinder wheels.  Rocket, thanks for offering up your air cutter, but I don't have a compressor.  I'm planning on doing this in my garage at home, for convenience.  I'm sure if I asked Alex, he would probably let me keep the axle at the shop, but I'd rather have it at home so I can work on it easier.
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Re: Cutting tools
« Reply #5 on: December 31, 2007, 05:04:41 PM »
sounds like fun. i want to get an angle grinder/cutter.

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Re: Cutting tools
« Reply #6 on: January 01, 2008, 07:05:20 PM »
If anyone is interested, at home depot, they have a 2-pack of dewalt 4" grinders for $100.  They normally run about $60 ea for the dewalt ones.  if anyone is intersted in splitting buying the pack and spliting the contents/cost, let me know.
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Re: Cutting tools
« Reply #7 on: January 01, 2008, 07:40:03 PM »
are they both 4"  or a 4 and a 7.  i need to get a 7" one

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Re: Cutting tools
« Reply #8 on: January 01, 2008, 09:56:50 PM »
both 4", both are the same model
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Re: Cutting tools
« Reply #9 on: January 02, 2008, 12:03:08 AM »
Well, I would go halfsies with you, but big yeller is starting to make more clunking noises again.  It's the same symptoms as a month ago when I had to have the drive shaft rebuilt.  If it's what I think it is, then I'm soooooo screwed.  A new drive shaft is between $300-$500!  I'm going to take it back to Karns when they open back up, and hopefully they can do something about it.  The work I had done is still under warranty, so I've at least got that in my favor.  I've got to figure out how to adjust those control arms properly.  I think that might be affecting it, but I'm not sure. 
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Re: Cutting tools
« Reply #10 on: January 02, 2008, 12:14:38 AM »
Good luck w/ that man!  I hope its either under warenty or just an adjustent issue
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Re: Cutting tools
« Reply #11 on: January 02, 2008, 12:23:21 AM »
and axle hijacked the thread.


back on topic. 8)

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Re: Cutting tools
« Reply #12 on: January 02, 2008, 05:06:41 AM »
It's my thread!  I'll hijack it if I wanna! 
















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Re: Cutting tools
« Reply #13 on: January 02, 2008, 05:25:39 AM »
LMAO  8) True dat!
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Re: Cutting tools
« Reply #14 on: January 02, 2008, 06:52:59 AM »
i know what evah.