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Originally Posted by Jspec603
On ours, we cut down to the pinch weld where the inner and outer sections meet. We then used a hole punch every inch or so on the tub to allow for strength when welding. Overlap the two sections and fill. You basically fill in each hole with weld, creating a stronger bond than a seam/stitch style weld.
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Originally Posted by s14unimog
I would STRONGLY suggest leaving the seam down there in tack. The only reason that "rail" has any strength is due to the seam. Get you a spot weld drill bit and remove the panel as one piece.
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mine was already pretty hacked up so I had to separate it into two pieces but you get the idea. I'm still planning to remove more material from the shock tower but that can wait until I'm welding in the tubs.
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Ya, I figured you would leave the entire seam and it made no sense to me why it looked like some of them were cut all the way to the frame rail.
And I have a few spot weld drill bits lying around.....
Thanks for the help guys
