cutting stuff off front axle

[86GAToy]

i just stripped down my straight axle i got, and i know i can cut off the trac bar mount. what else can i cut off and not have to weld back on it later ?

[ColdNorth]

Uhhh... Swaybar mounts, unless you're using them. I couldn't get the p-side one off, because I was using a grinder. :D

Steering stabilizer bracket.

...You can also cut off the bottom p-side perch, but leave a 'ridge (ie, the weld bead) for the U-bolts to sit on.

Yup. :D

[88WILDRUNNER]

you can cut of pretty much every thing excepts shock mounts, steering stops and spring perches. a cutting torch is the easiest way to go.

[ColdNorth]

...But a $30 Black & Decker grinder works just fine, if you're patient. :D

[86GAToy]

i gots a plasma :D

[91Toyota4x4]

Uhhh... Swaybar mounts, unless you're using them. I couldn't get the p-side one off, because I was using a grinder. :D

I got it off with a grinder. Just used a cutting wheel and sliced and diced.

[ColdNorth]

I got it off with a grinder. Just used a cutting wheel and sliced and diced.

Ya... I got scared. :( :D

[86GAToy]

with a grinder id be scared of cutting way into the housing and f***in sumthin up

[84_Yota]

with a grinder id be scared of cutting way into the housing and f***in sumthin up

You want to be careful on the housing, but it will be very hard to mess somthing up with a grinder. A gas torch and a plasma cutter are things that you need to be very careful with.

[FatAzzRunner]

with a grinder id be scared of cutting way into the housing and f***in sumthin up


Dont use a grinder much??

I cut mine off with a grinder too. Heck, if you hack into the housing a LITTLE bit, you will be just fine. I got little cuts and knicks all over mine from being in a hurry.

If you're worried about the looks of it, just shoot it with some of that 1/4" black paint. Thats what I do.

[86GAToy]

so far ive cut everything off with the plasma and then smoothed down with the grinder, i guess yall thought i wasnt using a grinder at all or sumthin