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Offline HOT-ROD

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Re: Busted Control Arm
« Reply #45 on: January 09, 2008, 06:13:53 PM »
basicly like welding with batteries
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Re: Busted Control Arm
« Reply #46 on: January 09, 2008, 06:22:47 PM »
the other one is much simpler, I just need to find the url...
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Re: Busted Control Arm
« Reply #47 on: January 09, 2008, 06:25:35 PM »
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Offline mallcrawl

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Re: Busted Control Arm
« Reply #48 on: January 09, 2008, 06:35:07 PM »
I am not going to build one this weekend,.

maybe next weekend
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Re: Busted Control Arm
« Reply #49 on: January 09, 2008, 07:09:09 PM »
Quote from: HOT-ROD on January 09, 2008, 06:13:53 PM
basicly like welding with batteries

no... alternators don't explode
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Re: Busted Control Arm
« Reply #50 on: January 09, 2008, 08:27:15 PM »
so are you driving the jeep around and stuff?

back on topic!!!

does it feel any different?
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Re: Busted Control Arm
« Reply #51 on: January 09, 2008, 08:45:48 PM »
Feels brand new.  At least it feels 10x's better than before.  I've been driving it since yesterday, and no problems.
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Re: Busted Control Arm
« Reply #52 on: January 09, 2008, 08:52:48 PM »
are you gonna wait till you get a new one to wheel, or is it strong enough as it?
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Re: Busted Control Arm
« Reply #53 on: January 09, 2008, 10:46:14 PM »
It's stronger now than the other side.
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Re: Busted Control Arm
« Reply #54 on: January 09, 2008, 10:53:16 PM »
Quote from: Axle on January 09, 2008, 10:46:14 PM
It's stronger now than the other side.

Can you weld the other side, to make it as strong, so you don't get a repeat performance of what you did on your Bday!?
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Re: Busted Control Arm
« Reply #55 on: January 09, 2008, 11:27:10 PM »
I could, but I don't want to do that unless I absolutely have too.  The reason they are designed to fail first is to prevent me from breaking my axle or frame.  If there is too much stress on the control arm, I could rip it off of the axle or frame, causing some serious damage.  Welding one side is ok, but if both sides go, then it's time for a new control arm.
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Re: Busted Control Arm
« Reply #56 on: January 09, 2008, 11:30:28 PM »
Quote from: Axle on January 09, 2008, 11:27:10 PM
I could, but I don't want to do that unless I absolutely have too.  The reason they are designed to fail first is to prevent me from breaking my axle or frame.  If there is too much stress on the control arm, I could rip it off of the axle or frame, causing some serious damage.  Welding one side is ok, but if both sides go, then it's time for a new control arm.


ummmmmm...


I am confused....
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Re: Busted Control Arm
« Reply #57 on: January 09, 2008, 11:49:26 PM »
Quote from: Axle on January 09, 2008, 10:46:14 PM
It's stronger now than the other side.

I guess thats a yes?
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Re: Busted Control Arm
« Reply #58 on: January 10, 2008, 01:07:37 AM »
See, your rubbing off on me J.  Now I'm speaking Nuke!  ;D
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Re: Busted Control Arm
« Reply #59 on: January 10, 2008, 04:01:16 PM »
ok, so im guessing that you can wheel it.

keeoing in mind that getting the new axle on, welding both sides, might hinder adjustments for proper and safe set up.
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