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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 04:04 PM
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radious arm help needed big timeplease help

i was trying to replace the bushings on my 84 f150 when i broke the bolt and nut off the arm there is a little bit left ont the arm and i still hae the pice. i was wondering if i could weld it back together.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 11:38 PM
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I wouldn't. Probably time to visit your local u-pull-it.

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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 11:55 PM
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I would also check with a salvage yard. Welding would not be a good idea.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 07:01 AM
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The nut on the radius arm is torqued to 120 Ft. lbs. Even if you managed to weld it back together, it would probably snap again when applying final torque. To be safe, go ahead and make a trip to the boneyard.
If buying OEM parts is an option, Jeffs Bronco Graveyard has factory radius arms for $95.00 each.

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