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ursus · 08-09-2019, 01:29 PM

Among other modifications, the previous owner of my coupe welded lower shock mounts onto the rear axle tubes midway between the banjo and brake backing plates. He used 1/4 inch steel plate that is welded to the tubes around a 180 degree arc. The welds attach the plate along both sides of the plate/tube interface. Nice welding job, but I'm restoring this car and need to remove these.

I am looking at using a 4 inch cutting wheel to remove and a grinding wheel to finish up. Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated!

08-09-2019, 01:29 PM	#1
ursus Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,375	Rear Axle Messtoration Among other modifications, the previous owner of my coupe welded lower shock mounts onto the rear axle tubes midway between the banjo and brake backing plates. He used 1/4 inch steel plate that is welded to the tubes around a 180 degree arc. The welds attach the plate along both sides of the plate/tube interface. Nice welding job, but I'm restoring this car and need to remove these. I am looking at using a 4 inch cutting wheel to remove and a grinding wheel to finish up. Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated!