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chopping spring towers

Started by andykotzur, July 13, 2004, 08:44:35 AM

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andykotzur

July 13, 2004, 08:44:35 AM
How much can I shave the edges off the side of the spring tower before falling foul of the law?
To get enough room  for a good turning circle , I need to cut about 10 -12 mm, where the caliper will hit.  Keeping in mind the fact that I need a blue plate.
Has anyone been down this road before?
Thanks
andy

mcl1959

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July 13, 2004, 08:56:14 AM
Andy, it should be alright taking this much off the lip on the tower, but if your engineer is hesitant, weld on a reinforcing plate underneath the remaining section to make it stronger.
Unfortunately there is no hard & fast rule as the engineers report is subjective

Ken
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