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blazer2007 · 10-14-2011, 10:13 AM

Have a ford 9 in to go in my truck but was wondering if a plasma cutter will take them off nice with little grinding to do.There is 6 brackets and a couple are almost 1/4 in thick.

SCOTI · 10-14-2011, 10:53 AM

Plasma or a torch; both will get it done. For some brackets, you might be better off using a cut-off wheel too.

blazer2007 · 10-14-2011, 04:20 PM

thanks,I got most off with a grinder but 2 brackets are kinda flush with the rear and I don,t want to dig to deep.I,ve never seen a plasma work so I don,t know how accurate they are

SCOTI · 10-14-2011, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blazer2007

thanks,I got most off with a grinder but 2 brackets are kinda flush with the rear and I don,t want to dig to deep.I,ve never seen a plasma work so I don,t know how accurate they are

If the angles are awkward, they dig deep or leave material behind. They work best when square w/the material being cut.

Goldfinger · 10-14-2011, 08:20 PM

Either a torch or plasma in a knowledgeable hands can make a good cut. It's the best bet

10-14-2011, 10:13 AM	#1
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	removing br. on donor rearend? Have a ford 9 in to go in my truck but was wondering if a plasma cutter will take them off nice with little grinding to do.There is 6 brackets and a couple are almost 1/4 in thick.

10-14-2011, 10:53 AM	#2
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,943	Re: removing br. on donor rearend? Plasma or a torch; both will get it done. For some brackets, you might be better off using a cut-off wheel too. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

10-14-2011, 04:20 PM	#3
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	Re: removing br. on donor rearend? thanks,I got most off with a grinder but 2 brackets are kinda flush with the rear and I don,t want to dig to deep.I,ve never seen a plasma work so I don,t know how accurate they are

10-14-2011, 08:20 PM	#5
Goldfinger Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: laurel hill Fl Posts: 645	Re: removing br. on donor rearend? Either a torch or plasma in a knowledgeable hands can make a good cut. It's the best bet __________________ 1985 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB 305/700r4 [ Goldfinger ] 1999 k3500 crew cab dually 6.5tdi/4l80e

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