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Nov 6, 2009 | 05:23 PM

mvette76

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pulling the diff have ???

i need to cut the strut rod bolts and the trailing arm bolts is there better blade for the sawsall because i just burnt up 3 blades one bolt?

Nov 6, 2009 | 05:34 PM

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Yes there is. I happen to work for Lenox for the last 25 years so I am pretty well versed in these blades. Go get yourself some Lenox blades in a 6 inch with a 14 or 18 tooth. Make sure even if it not a Lenox blade to get a Bimetal blade. Get a quality one. Don't cheap out here there is a difference. The best ones out there are the Lenox Gold. These are bimetal titanium Nitride coated and one blade will cut many a strut rod and bracket. If you were closer I'd certainly get you one to use. Most HD or Lowes will carry them. If they are not around an electrical or plumbing supply house will carry them. Any othr questions let me know. A little cutting fluid won't hurt either.

Here is all the specs
http://www.lenoxsaw.com/enUS/Product/LENOX_Gold.html

Nov 6, 2009 | 11:22 PM

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cool thanks! i'll see if i can find some.

Nov 6, 2009 | 11:41 PM

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Those bolts are all grade 8 so you need a good blade. I would listen to Gordonm and get what he recommends. I'm not sure if you might need a 9" blade for the trailing arm bolts. I think that's what I used but it has been a few years since I did it.

Rick B.

Nov 7, 2009 | 06:59 AM

Gordonm

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Yes the trailing arm bolts will need a 9 inch blade. Actually the 9 inch is about an inch to long. There are some 8 inchers out there but just take a 9 inch blade and grind off the last inch.

Nov 7, 2009 | 01:32 PM

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i picked up some 8" long lennox gold blades at lowes this morning with 18 tpi maybe i get some time after my sons birthday party to get back at the vette!

Nov 7, 2009 | 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mvette76

i picked up some 8" long lennox gold blades at lowes this morning with 18 tpi maybe i get some time after my sons birthday party to get back at the vette!

Its Lenox. We are not the heater and AC guys.