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**slepysal** · 12-06-2008, 12:58 PM

What would be the best way to remove the axle perches on my "new" rear end? I have to weld some new ones on,but I dont have a plasma cutter or a torch. So pleaese excuse the rookie question. Any tips?

Twisted Minis · 12-06-2008, 01:11 PM

Well the best way is a plasma or a torch, or borrowing one from a friend or maybe even Home Depot (torches). It doesn't get any easier. Otherwise, cut them off carefully with a parting wheel on an angle grinder, and grind the rest down.

TimE · 12-06-2008, 04:13 PM

I used a 4" angle grinder with a cutoff wheel (used 2 or 3 total iirc) when I did mine. Ground off the excess with a grinder disc or you could use a flapper disc to clean it up. Just be careful because it's easy to pinch and shatter one of the cutting blades.

Thorbecke Bros. · 12-06-2008, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by TimE

I used a 4" angle grinder with a cutoff wheel (used 2 or 3 total iirc) when I did mine. Ground off the excess with a grinder disc or you could use a flapper disc to clean it up. Just be careful because it's easy to pinch and shatter one of the cutting blades.

yes, and wear a FULL face shield.

TimE · 12-06-2008, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Thorbecke Bros.

yes, and wear a FULL face shield.

OOPS! Forgot to mention that. Good catch!

jeffspower · 12-06-2008, 04:23 PM

I use a cutoff wheel too. It's better than a torch or plasma if you are wanting to save them for re- use. Usually, you don't have to cut very deep... just thru the weld far enough to break them loose with a hammer & chisel.

lowestsixty7 · 12-06-2008, 04:59 PM

I typically will use a torch to cut off axle pads and then grind the little bit left on the axle off with a hard disc. If your good with the torch you can reuse the pads if need be.

**slepysal** · 12-06-2008, 10:04 PM

cool thanks I have new perches ,so no need to save them. so no sawz all ?? jk

vasquezmrysvll · 12-06-2008, 10:29 PM

PLEASE let my mistakes be a lesson to all... WEAR THE PROPPER PPE!(sorry for the graffic photos) Name: face2.jpg
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TimE · 12-07-2008, 12:01 AM

Ouch!!!

**slepysal** · 12-07-2008, 12:13 AM

oh man that sucks!!! hope your doing better

joe231 · 12-07-2008, 12:23 AM

holy hell!!
when did that happen?
you bout over it?
that is one hell of a hole.

vasquezmrysvll · 12-07-2008, 12:46 AM

it was about 15 months ago. i broke my jaw,4 teeth, sinus canity, and cut the muscle that connects your skull and your lower jaw. physicly the only effects are limited opening of my mouth and a crazy scar

. mentally it did more damage than physical. wear your safty equipment.

joe231 · 12-07-2008, 12:52 AM

wow.....

tvblazer78 · 12-07-2008, 09:25 AM

Wow is right, That just made me think some..

**slepysal** · 12-07-2008, 01:00 PM

yea made me think too, like maybe to get them torched off

noteron · 12-07-2008, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by slepysal

yea made me think too, like maybe to get them torched off

"maybe"...you saw his face...the best torch/plasma money can buy has got to be cheaper than that medical bill...

joe231 · 12-07-2008, 08:15 PM

accidents do happen, I won't hang up my grinder because someone got hurt though. how would life be if you lived by that belief? if anything, it should be an eye opener to think things through and use the proper protective equipment........

nhtc33d · 12-07-2008, 08:33 PM

Do you know what caused the disc to shatter like that??

joe231 · 12-07-2008, 08:39 PM

i would guess it got pinched and broke some pieces off. there are warnings about not using chipped discs, but many, including me, are guilty of still using them.
it hurts the structural integrity and they are capable of exploding with the high rpms of the grinder

vasquezmrysvll · 12-07-2008, 09:55 PM

i still use them myself, im only more causious now. and wear the PROPER equipment. the break was due to the wheel getting wedged/cocked, then it came apart. it hasent stoped me, i just pay more attention.

**slepysal** · 12-07-2008, 11:17 PM

dude you are a trooper !!! Fall of and ride again. Reminds me of when I ate it on my quad, I made sure to ride as soon as I coould, since then I dont ride as much, but I knew If i didnt ride soon after I would never ride againg. Good to hear your doing better and thanks for the advice

TimE · 12-07-2008, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by joe231

accidents do happen, I won't hang up my grinder because someone got hurt though. how would life be if you lived by that belief? if anything, it should be an eye opener to think things through and use the proper protective equipment........

Agreed!! Use someone else's mistake to learn from and not follow suit. Proper PPE is always a good idea, no matter what.

Hey...wait a minute, Joe... didn't you have the entire head of your grinder break off?? (So that's why you can't hang it up.

)

joe231 · 12-07-2008, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TimE

Agreed!! Use someone else's mistake to learn from and not follow suit. Proper PPE is always a good idea, no matter what.

Hey...wait a minute, Joe... didn't you have the entire head of your grinder break off?? (So that's why you can't hang it up.

)

yeah I was cutting the solid steering shaft on '66, the cut-off wheel got pinched and the head of my grinder blew off...no damage to vehicle or any persons though

HotRodYJ · 12-09-2008, 11:17 AM

WOW. I always wear safety glasses ear plugs etc. Going today to get a full shield. I use tons of cutting discs and grinding discs every year. I actualkly wear out about two 4.5:" grinders each year. I did have a 1/4" thick grinding rock get into my hand once, that was bad enough. Never thought about one attaking me like that though. Hope your doing better.

12-06-2008, 12:58 PM	#1
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	removing axle perches ? What would be the best way to remove the axle perches on my "new" rear end? I have to weld some new ones on,but I dont have a plasma cutter or a torch. So pleaese excuse the rookie question. Any tips? __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

12-06-2008, 01:11 PM	#2
Twisted Minis Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Windsor, CA Posts: 500	Re: removing axle perches ? Well the best way is a plasma or a torch, or borrowing one from a friend or maybe even Home Depot (torches). It doesn't get any easier. Otherwise, cut them off carefully with a parting wheel on an angle grinder, and grind the rest down. __________________ If you can find it cheaper, I can fix it!

12-06-2008, 04:13 PM	#3
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: removing axle perches ? I used a 4" angle grinder with a cutoff wheel (used 2 or 3 total iirc) when I did mine. Ground off the excess with a grinder disc or you could use a flapper disc to clean it up. Just be careful because it's easy to pinch and shatter one of the cutting blades. Last edited by TimE; 12-06-2008 at 04:14 PM.

12-06-2008, 04:23 PM	#6
jeffspower Well, Whoop-dee-do! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others Posts: 2,302	Re: removing axle perches ? I use a cutoff wheel too. It's better than a torch or plasma if you are wanting to save them for re- use. Usually, you don't have to cut very deep... just thru the weld far enough to break them loose with a hammer & chisel. __________________ '68 GMC shortbox 4x4 350/SM465/T221- bought it in '83 SOLD '72 K20 500 Cad/TH400/NP205 SOLD '92 Chevy 2500 6.5 mech TD 4L80E crusty daily driver '72 Monte Carlo... sweet low mile toy '11 Dodge Challenger IE 392 6spd... midlife car

12-06-2008, 04:59 PM	#7
lowestsixty7 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: So. Cal Posts: 61	Re: removing axle perches ? I typically will use a torch to cut off axle pads and then grind the little bit left on the axle off with a hard disc. If your good with the torch you can reuse the pads if need be.

12-06-2008, 10:04 PM	#8
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: removing axle perches ? cool thanks I have new perches ,so no need to save them. so no sawz all ?? jk __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... " Last edited by slepysal; 12-06-2008 at 10:11 PM.

12-06-2008, 10:29 PM	#9
vasquezmrysvll "the other guy" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olivehurst California 95961 Posts: 901	Re: removing axle perches ? PLEASE let my mistakes be a lesson to all... WEAR THE PROPPER PPE!(sorry for the graffic photos) Last edited by vasquezmrysvll; 12-06-2008 at 11:20 PM.

12-07-2008, 12:01 AM	#10
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: removing axle perches ? Ouch!!!

12-07-2008, 12:13 AM	#11
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: removing axle perches ? oh man that sucks!!! hope your doing better __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

12-07-2008, 12:23 AM	#12
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: removing axle perches ? holy hell!! when did that happen? you bout over it? that is one hell of a hole. __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

12-07-2008, 12:46 AM	#13
vasquezmrysvll "the other guy" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olivehurst California 95961 Posts: 901	Re: removing axle perches ? it was about 15 months ago. i broke my jaw,4 teeth, sinus canity, and cut the muscle that connects your skull and your lower jaw. physicly the only effects are limited opening of my mouth and a crazy scar. mentally it did more damage than physical. wear your safty equipment.

12-07-2008, 12:52 AM	#14
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: removing axle perches ? wow..... __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

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12-07-2008, 01:00 PM	#16
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: removing axle perches ? yea made me think too, like maybe to get them torched off __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

12-07-2008, 08:15 PM	#18
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: removing axle perches ? accidents do happen, I won't hang up my grinder because someone got hurt though. how would life be if you lived by that belief? if anything, it should be an eye opener to think things through and use the proper protective equipment........ __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 12-07-2008 at 08:17 PM.



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12-07-2008, 08:33 PM	#19
nhtc33d Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: PA Posts: 326	Re: removing axle perches ? Do you know what caused the disc to shatter like that??

12-07-2008, 08:39 PM	#20
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: removing axle perches ? i would guess it got pinched and broke some pieces off. there are warnings about not using chipped discs, but many, including me, are guilty of still using them. it hurts the structural integrity and they are capable of exploding with the high rpms of the grinder __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 12-07-2008 at 08:40 PM.

12-07-2008, 09:55 PM	#21
vasquezmrysvll "the other guy" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olivehurst California 95961 Posts: 901	Re: removing axle perches ? i still use them myself, im only more causious now. and wear the PROPER equipment. the break was due to the wheel getting wedged/cocked, then it came apart. it hasent stoped me, i just pay more attention. __________________ God Said,"Building A 10 Second Import Is Like Coming Out Of The Closet, In The End Ur Still....."EXPLETIVE"

12-07-2008, 11:17 PM	#22
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: removing axle perches ? dude you are a trooper !!! Fall of and ride again. Reminds me of when I ate it on my quad, I made sure to ride as soon as I coould, since then I dont ride as much, but I knew If i didnt ride soon after I would never ride againg. Good to hear your doing better and thanks for the advice __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... " Last edited by slepysal; 12-07-2008 at 11:17 PM.

12-09-2008, 11:17 AM	#25
HotRodYJ Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Johnson City, TN Posts: 264	Re: removing axle perches ? WOW. I always wear safety glasses ear plugs etc. Going today to get a full shield. I use tons of cutting discs and grinding discs every year. I actualkly wear out about two 4.5:" grinders each year. I did have a 1/4" thick grinding rock get into my hand once, that was bad enough. Never thought about one attaking me like that though. Hope your doing better. __________________ 66 Chevy Stepside tandem project My junk: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=480902

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