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Welding question


Vexy

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Is welding both sides of a joint to achieve ample penetration, since you have an under-powered welder a bad idea? I am looking to weld some leaf perches and shock tabs on an 8.8 i'm swapping in. It is either do the above, or take it to a shop (T hate paying people to do work for me). Thanks!
 


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Here are the stockers.







Maybe I shouldn't be worrying so much. These welds look wimpy(for their purpose), and I've wheeled the hell out of my 8.8 with no problems.
 
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While it isn't a bad idea to weld both sides, I'd rather take it to someone to have to done right considering what it is. The shock tabs I wouldn't worry as much, but spring perches I'd pay to have them done right for safety's sake.
 

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:badidea: welding both sides would work if your welder was strong enough but yours isn't. Like we said in the other thread you need a bigger welder or to pay someone to do it. Paying a pro is much cheaper then the bill for the damage when bad welds break.
 

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