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After
deciding how the rear differential will be mounted, it became clear
that the spare tire bulge would be in the way...
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Since
this area was not providing much strength, we decided to remove
it and replace it with a flat panel.
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job required a variety of tools. A hole-saw allowed smooth rounded
corners. |
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An
air powered metal shear is used to connect the holes.
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An
air grinder helps get hard to reach areas and cut thicker metal.
Here is the result. The red arrow points to a brace that will be
cut off when the rear suspension support is removed.
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Of
course, it is time to weight what we have removed.
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The car is 11.3 lbs lighter! |
