Well to start with I used a torch.and a grinder. It would have been great to have a plasma-cutter but cost would not allow it. Cheapest I found was $1500.00 that would do the job. A friend of mine is a teacher at Penn State Univ. in diesel and drive trains and said a torch would work just fine. I just made a template of the orginal taper and moved it foward I used the orginal lite bar also. As for the air lines it is kind of basic as to what you need and dont. I also cut most all the bolts. The biggest thing I would say helped is a few E-mails back and fourth with Larry Z And I looked at it for about 2 hours thinkin to myself Now how can I make this easy!!<>Good Luck You can do it!!<>
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