Draker
Well Known Member
Looking for recommendations on trimming the steel external step kits. I'll need to trim about 1/8" off the inboard ends of the step tubes so the step flanges mate properly with the skins. They are too long and contact the baggage rib inside. Having not done a lot of steel cutting, I'm unsure of what would work best. I have a table saw and chop saw that are great at cutting aluminum angles, not sure about the steel tube. Could also use a band saw with a fine-tooth blade. Or a hack saw. Or maybe a tube cutter? What's a good choice?
The instructions also have you round the bottom-aft corners of the step flange where the skin conical bend is. I will probably try using a hack saw + grinder wheel for this.
Also these things look badly rusted after sitting around my garage for only 7-8 months. Should I go ahead and clean the surface of them off and at least prime them now?
The instructions also have you round the bottom-aft corners of the step flange where the skin conical bend is. I will probably try using a hack saw + grinder wheel for this.
Also these things look badly rusted after sitting around my garage for only 7-8 months. Should I go ahead and clean the surface of them off and at least prime them now?
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