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weld in frame repair
- Thread starter protechk5
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for everyone lookin, its a k30, but i think all the frames have the same front portion where the steering box goes right?
Those weld on kits never fit right. You'll just have to use clamps like you said and a big sledge to make it fit right. Don't be afraid to poud the sh!!t out of it. When I did mine, I used a 5lb mini sledge and beat on it as hard as I could swing the thing. It's important that you spend some time fitting it correctly. It won't provide the support it's supposed to if it doesn't fit as flush as possible. Bolt it to the frame first with all 4 bolt holes, then clamp and hammer it flush, tacking it down as you go along.
For fixing the holes, v the cracks as best you can with a grinder or dremel, extend your v alittle further than you can visibly see the crack. Weld it all up and sand/grind it back to shape.
For fixing the holes, v the cracks as best you can with a grinder or dremel, extend your v alittle further than you can visibly see the crack. Weld it all up and sand/grind it back to shape.
Those weld on kits never fit right. You'll just have to use clamps like you said and a big sledge to make it fit right. Don't be afraid to poud the sh!!t out of it. When I did mine, I used a 5lb mini sledge and beat on it as hard as I could swing the thing. It's important that you spend some time fitting it correctly. It won't provide the support it's supposed to if it doesn't fit as flush as possible. Bolt it to the frame first with all 4 bolt holes, then clamp and hammer it flush, tacking it down as you go along.
For fixing the holes, v the cracks as best you can with a grinder or dremel, extend your v alittle further than you can visibly see the crack. Weld it all up and sand/grind it back to shape.
The Man has spoken!
Drill a hole at the end of each crack before you weld it up, it will keep it from cracking again.
If i drill the holes does that mean I dont grind V's too?
Do both. The "stop hole" is to keep the crack from growing. The "V" is to allow weld penetration.
The stop hole doesn't have to be very big, just a little bigger than the crack (or big enough to keep from breaking drill bits).
Slapperbar
Retired Navy NDT Examiner
I think the rule of thumb for stop holes is the thickness of the material you are working to be the diameter of the hole.
Bolt the patch panel on...heat and draw it together.
I'm not sure what Stephen would say about heating his panel..
It sure makes installing easier...the holes are flush without pounding the crap outta it.
I'm not sure what Stephen would say about heating his panel..
It sure makes installing easier...the holes are flush without pounding the crap outta it.
