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Originally Posted by widebody911 View Post
The studs do not appear to be deformed, but the lower parts are in bad shape, and the "leading" edge which was against the shower drywall are soft about 1/4" or so in.

I tried various sawzall blades, but even the flimsiest ones wanted to dig into the back of the drywall.
If you go the Sawzall route, you need a 12' blade. You're right that it will shake the wall and cause "nail pops" on the other side unless you're better than I at this.

I'd treat the soft wood with boric acid and sister the studs using screws. In fact, screws for everything or you will get the nail pops.
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