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Old May 21, 2016 | 07:26 PM
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Sway bar/steering stabilizer mount at Axel Cracked thru

So as I played today with that wheel bearing I noticed this


hang on I got a pic but got to load from phone my pc don't want to play


I need to weld it though and need advice on what welder and product to use


I can mig and arc weld good I just don't know about the ^^
 
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Old May 21, 2016 | 07:32 PM
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Old May 21, 2016 | 07:33 PM
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Old May 21, 2016 | 07:54 PM
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the middle picture is the piece Just to the Front of where the U-Bolts go thru the Square pan peice




Ill try and get more pics these suck
 
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Old May 21, 2016 | 08:56 PM
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MIG will do a good job if you can get good penetration and that all depends
out what kind of output your machine can give you. You may be able to do it
in multi pass if you can't in one pass. The other option is TIG and then you can
qualify for NASCAR. But it's slow and takes a good hand.
https://www.millerwelds.com/resource...in-harvick-inc

The nice thing is you can in some cases match the alloy used in the base material.

But I think a good MIG will do the job for you. Maybe some reinforcement too. You
could add a little beef to the other side if it looks like it needs it.


EDIT : Found this >>> TIG Vs MIG on car chassis | MIG Welding Forum
With TIG you really need things to be a lot cleaner than with MIG.


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Old May 21, 2016 | 09:24 PM
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Any welding shop can MIG that for you. TIG is completely unnecessary and it's dirty as heck any way. Crank up the heat and burn it in. Stronger than new when done.
 
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Old May 21, 2016 | 10:00 PM
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Bring it up to North Salt Lake and I'll weld it for you.
 
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Old May 22, 2016 | 08:08 AM
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Bring it up to North Salt Lake and I'll weld it for you.


That be awesome

Cause I would have to buy a welder Iv always wanted one but I wouldn't use it much
 
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I'm no pro welder,, but wouldn't stick be best??? I've seen trucks that the customers tried welding it,, about half actually hold. Of course welding is like a stud job,,, the first question is,, who and how did they do it?? Lol
 
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Clean it up, MIG it, and add a small triangular brace if you can to help keep it from happening again.
 
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Originally Posted by mattdoc88
Clean it up, MIG it, and add a small triangular brace if you can to help keep it from happening again.
You just said the best thing to do to get a good weld.

Clean it up.



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