I cut my cans off when I needed to replace cracked boots and tig welded the new ones together. I ground the flange off, and welded. No need for special tools.

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Fred
2009 ML350
2004 SL600
2004 SL500
1996 SL600
2002 SLK32
2005 CLK320 cabrio
2003 ML350
1997 C280 Sport