Welding around control arm mounting hole with arm attached?
#1
Welding around control arm mounting hole with arm attached?
Just wondering if anyone has put welds on a control arm (the hole on the frame) with the arm attached and bushings installed?
I still have to tack weld a washer on the outside of the rearmost drivers side lower front control arm hole b/c it is wallowed out a bit... but the control arm is on (with poly bushings). Just curious if the heat will destroy the poly bushing. I just don't like playing with compressing coil springs is all, but will do so if need be. tx
I still have to tack weld a washer on the outside of the rearmost drivers side lower front control arm hole b/c it is wallowed out a bit... but the control arm is on (with poly bushings). Just curious if the heat will destroy the poly bushing. I just don't like playing with compressing coil springs is all, but will do so if need be. tx
Last edited by oldzy; December 18th, 2011 at 11:31 PM.
#2
Poly bushings will melt, just like rubber!
Best way is to do it right - pull it off. Better anyway, as nothings 'loaded'!
Granted, PIA, but I'd be looking for another one - not a dependable repair.
Best way is to do it right - pull it off. Better anyway, as nothings 'loaded'!
Granted, PIA, but I'd be looking for another one - not a dependable repair.
#5
You can use a floor jack under the spring pocket and lower the A arm just enough. It would be best if you can loosen the other bolt but leave it in, because if both legs of the A arm come out, you will have more work getting them aligned again into their brackets.
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