Frame cut bumper: Cut-off wheel or Sawzall?

EricM · Jan 28, 2025

Whatever it takes.

I've cut 5/8" mild steel with a handheld jigsaw and a bimetal blade because I had easy access to all the tools to do it that way- and didn't feel like setting up a more aggressive/messy cutting option.

I prefer cutting things with a cordless recip saw in general though. It's clean to use, easy to see the cut, variable speed, has a low chance of catching the thing you are cutting on fire, and a low chance of getting crap in your eyes.

Turning Blue · Jan 28, 2025

I haven't used this for that purpose, but these are amazing for multiple situations.

ATOMIC™ 20V MAX* Brushless Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool Kit

This 20V MAX* brushless cordless oscillating multi-tool kit (DCS354D1) includes a universal accessory adaptor and two cutting blades to help get your project started. The DCS354 cordless oscillating multi-tool has a powerful brushless motor that delivers 18,000 no load. The Quick-Change™...

www.dewalt.com

The Car Stereo Company · Jan 28, 2025

Turning Blue said:
I haven't used this for that purpose, but these are amazing for multiple situations.

ATOMIC™ 20V MAX* Brushless Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool Kit

This 20V MAX* brushless cordless oscillating multi-tool kit (DCS354D1) includes a universal accessory adaptor and two cutting blades to help get your project started. The DCS354 cordless oscillating multi-tool has a powerful brushless motor that delivers 18,000 no load. The Quick-Change™...

www.dewalt.com

yeah, good luck with that. it wont cut the steel frame of the truck.

a plasma cutter is also an option, just like the oxy acetalene, better use some heavy blankets.

MeFryRice · Jan 28, 2025

Go with the SVC bumper. You won’t be disappointed.

I’ve installed two frame cut bumpers, both times using a cutoff wheel. I tried a sawzall but wasn’t getting as clean of a cut as the cutoff wheel.

downforce137 · Jan 29, 2025

Whichever you choose, id get it raw, no powder.. its def going to get scratched in shipping.. you are way better off taking it local after it shows up, and you fit it up..

might even want to add a flag mount, or some light stuff..

sawzall to start, wheels to finish.. you can lop the big part off and go back and dial it in with wheel..

i think the gen1 needed some other stuff taken off to make the wheel work all the way around..

Jhollowell · Jan 29, 2025

i have some pics of my install in this thread. I used a combination of corded angle grinder, then cordless and then sawzall.

https://www.fordraptorforum.com/threads/evil-off-road-abbadon-front-bumper.91771/page-2

86FSB · Feb 2, 2025

I used a grinder lol took 15 minutes

thatJeepguy · Feb 2, 2025

EricM said:
Whatever it takes.

I've cut 5/8" mild steel with a handheld jigsaw and a bimetal blade because I had easy access to all the tools to do it that way- and didn't feel like setting up a more aggressive/messy cutting option.

I prefer cutting things with a cordless recip saw in general though. It's clean to use, easy to see the cut, variable speed, has a low chance of catching the thing you are cutting on fire, and a low chance of getting crap in your eyes.

220 …. 221 whatever it takes…

full-race geoff · Feb 3, 2025

angle grinder 100%. if you're comfortable try and use a 7" cutting disc, makes easy work of it

AZRaptorJohn · Feb 3, 2025

Used a plasma once but sawzall and flap wheel worked better

Frame cut bumper: Cut-off wheel or Sawzall?

EricM

FRF Addict

Turning Blue

Full Access Member

ATOMIC™ 20V MAX* Brushless Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool Kit

The Car Stereo Company

aka grumpy car stereo guy and frf rolodex

ATOMIC™ 20V MAX* Brushless Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool Kit

MeFryRice

FRF Supporting Member

downforce137

FRF Addict

Jhollowell

Full Access Member

86FSB

Member

thatJeepguy

FRF Supporting Member

full-race geoff

Full Access Member

AZRaptorJohn

Member

Similar threads

Staff online

Members online

Forum statistics

Latest posts