Quick dana44 Q

[dangeranger01]

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?

 

[wahlstrom1]

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

-andrew

 

[dangeranger01]

Perfect, thank you.

 

[AKBroncoII]

I'm pretty sure they are forged.

 

[wahlstrom1]

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

-andrew

 

[Mutant Pony]

Drop forged. Just like you see stamped into some tools and chain hooks. Gives it that 'cast' look.

 

[wahlstrom1]

Thanks for clearing that up...I'm gonna have to smack the 'welder' buddy of mine....

-andrew

 

[Mutant Pony]

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".