14 bolt spring perch removal opps

[RAY]

Guys,

When removing the spring perches off of my 14 bolt i accidently grinded alittle to far. Is this something I need to worry about? Should I go back and fill them in? Also, I'm going to set my pinion angle to match the T cae angle at 4 degrees. Is this angle going to be hard on my u-joint?

Thanks for your help,
Ray

 

[odin]

Did you grind all the way through?
Doesnt look it.

 

[RAY]

No, I didn't grind all the way through, just put a 1/8in groove in it.

 

[OffRoad]

i would fill the void with weld, let it cool, then grind it smooth. then go from there like normal.

that's just me though, i'm not a professional axle guy.

 

[blazerboss 85]

i would fill it in. why not what could it possibly hurt

 

[odin]

No, I didn't grind all the way through, just put a 1/8in groove in it.

The tube is .500 thick, so your nick wont hurt at all.
Its up to you weld and grind like suggested if you want.
But not necessary.


I hacked all the way through one once....I was 18 with at least that many budweisers in me
I welded it up the next day and ground it out.
That axle is still under a friends junk and is fine

 

[RAY]

Thanks for the info