What to disconnect when welding???

[Dangerrangers]

I'm going to be doing some extensive welding on my 94 4\4 4.0 ranger , x bracing where the spare once was ,boxing in the front frame for the winch, rock sliders , roll cage , and much more . So my question is what all should I unplug or disconnect besides the battery??? Thanks to all..

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

IMO as long as you have a good ground close to where you're working that's good enough. I've never worried about disconnecting anything.

 

[Dangerrangers]

IMO as long as you have a good ground close to where you're working that's good enough. I've never worried about disconnecting anything.

Yes I've always moved my ground cable close to where I am welding ,I just haven't welded on a truck with a computer in it and wondered if the spike might toast something . Thanks for the reply

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

Well, I'm not a welder or mechanic by trade, just home schooled. I've read that some disconnect the computer [ecu] and it definitely won't hurt to do so. I could see a problem if the ground came disconnected while welding and the computer was connected. It's up to you.

 

[Dangerrangers]

Well, I'm not a welder or mechanic by trade, just home schooled. I've read that some disconnect the computer [ecu] and it definitely won't hurt to do so. I could see a problem if the ground came disconnected while welding and the computer was connected. It's up to you.

I'm going to unplug that booger just in case ,better to be safe than sorry . Thanks again!!!!?

 

[DPoffroad]

Easiest thing to do is disconnect the ground on the battery. That will keep you from frying anything electrical on the rig

 

[Dangerrangers]

Easiest thing to do is disconnect the ground on the battery. That will keep you from frying anything electrical on the rig

Will do. Thanks