idosubaru Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 I need to cut into the frame rail of my 03 - how thick are they in terms of cutting through them? Dremel? Angle grinder? My air tool die grinder rotary tool or whatever it's called? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upnorthguy Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Electric angle grinder or air tool grinder will have way more power and cut into the rail faster. The Dremel will take forever unless you have some turbo charged model that is way bigger than the one I have/others I have seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 maybe 1/8" at the thickest, multi layers in spots, sawzall works good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted November 24, 2013 Author Share Posted November 24, 2013 (edited) i'm cutting an access hole/door which i'll then weld back in place so accuracy is nice, probably go with angle grinder. up or down side to a torch for this? probably won't use it for this but have one and you guys know better than i. dremel is off the list, thanks. i would have easily tried it though i was thinking it kind of small. Edited November 24, 2013 by grossgary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 No Torch, the layers of metal will go crazy. By they way you will have the same problem when you try to patch it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 holesaw or cutoff wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted November 24, 2013 Author Share Posted November 24, 2013 No Torch, the layers of metal will go crazy. By they way you will have the same problem when you try to patch it. same problem - what do you mean? from the outside frame rails too, they are layered as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Yes, stamped sheet metal, where they need additional strength they add layers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted November 25, 2013 Author Share Posted November 25, 2013 Copy, good to know. thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 OK I need to know as my curiosity has been peeked, hatch for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted November 25, 2013 Author Share Posted November 25, 2013 well J, don't get too excited, as much as i wish this was for fun....the captive nut for the transverse link broke it's welds and is free spinning inside...no access and requires cutting to get to it. i gave it a go from the cabin and to no avail. i'm going from the outside now. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/142509-who-has-done-this-repair-captive-nut-broken-loose-front-transverse-bushing-link/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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