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Are the outter Cs cast stel or cast iron? the radius arms are cast steel so they can be welded to like normal. but are the Cs?
 


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Cast steel, just like the radius arms. Both should be heated to be welded though, and let cool slowly.

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Perfect, thank you.
 
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I was thinking forged, but remember a welder buddy of mine saying they were cast steel....either way you can weld to them...

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Drop forged. Just like you see stamped into some tools and chain hooks. Gives it that 'cast' look.
 
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Thanks for clearing that up...I'm gonna have to smack the 'welder' buddy of mine....

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Most people think they are cast iron. The salvage yards buy the pieces as cast iron.
Real easy way to tell the difference, drill a hole in something that you know is cast iron then try to drill a hole with the same bit into a scrap knuckle or "c".
 
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