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Old Jun 6, 2001 | 11:36 PM
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I am currently working on a custom subwoofer and amp rack enclosure for my 2000L and have already removed the changer and storage bin. I was wondering if anyone knows how to remove the mounting bolts from the floor behind the cab. Are they welded, bolted, or something else? Thanks for any help.
 
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Old Jun 7, 2001 | 07:25 AM
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Greetings;

Those bolts are studs, tack welded to the floor.

I ground mine off flush to the floor. If you work 'em back and forth with a pair of vise-grips clamped on, they will eventually break off. And leave a 3/8" hole in your floor. Which is probably less than optimal.

Cut them off as close as possible with a hacksaw or flexible sawzall blade, then grind down what's left offending you.

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Old Jun 7, 2001 | 08:34 AM
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use a "dremel" type tool with a fiberglas reinforced cut off wheel.. have a vaccume cleaner handy, and watch out where those sparks go. lol


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Old Jun 8, 2001 | 06:55 PM
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Thanks guys for the info. I thought they looked welded, so I guess the best way to fix this is cut them off and grind them. Thanks again!
 
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