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#473338 11/20/2008 5:27 PM
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What is the best way to remove/install stake pockets? They have those same internal spot welds as the angle strips in the bed. I ground out the angle strips since I sandblasted the entire bed, but really don't want to grind off the stake pockets.

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Use a spotweld cutter. Eastwood has a good selection.


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As Ghostrider said, a spotweld cutter is probably the least aggressive way to do this. It simply cuts through the first layer of metal/weld and preserves the one underneath.
That's provided you use it sparingly!
Centre punch each spot weld first and go easy!
Hey...If I can do it, you can. thumbs_up
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