I was wondering if you guys that put a flip kit in used a plas to cut the frame? I dont have a recip. saw or portaband (two options I was thinkins of using) Did you plas it or should I stay away from the heat ya know?
thx
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I was wondering if you guys that put a flip kit in used a plas to cut the frame? I dont have a recip. saw or portaband (two options I was thinkins of using) Did you plas it or should I stay away from the heat ya know?
thx
If you have access to a plasma torch, use it. It does not concentrate heat in a large area so you'll be fine.
i used a sawzaw with a metal blade it cut ours prefect drilled the corners so that i could make a tight turn. it not as easy but thats all we had lol.
Grinder and a cut off wheel will work too
or a high powered laser, but seriously, plasma cutter is great
My laser cutter is still on layaway :) but I do have a plasma cutter but was concerned about the heat. I agree I dont think it will be in one place long enough to matter. I heard it was a nono so I thought i would ask... How bout welding in the c notch? I heard that was a no no also? Any thoughts?
From what I understand you do NOT want to use a plasma
I used a grinder with a cut off wheel quick and clean
Mine is welded in and it is fine. The only problem with it is that the guy who had it welded the vertical part of the frame but not the top or bottom section. The welding itself didn't cause any problem.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cowboy
from my experience, use a grinder with a cutoff wheel, i use dewalt wheels myself, very quick and straight cuts, or a "Sawsall" with metal cutting blade, always dewalt, if you buy the cheaper blades they wont last. also on the welding note, welding in the notch isnt a bad idea, just dont let it heat up too much and warp, welded cnotches on plenty of trucks and never had any issues, including my daily, a slammed hardbody. when i do my notch im going to weld it in
Plas is the way to go if you have access to one