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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by robman3, Jun 13, 2019.

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  1. Jun 13, 2019 at 4:28 PM
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    AKsavanaman

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    Just gotta crank it all the way up... You don't need to worry about duty cycles or propper technique
     
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  2. Jun 13, 2019 at 4:34 PM
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    Believe me, it was cranked all the way up. I never ran into duty cycle issues either. And my "technique", to use the word loosely, wasn't going to win any awards, either. I'm a grinder, not a welder.

    It's a great welder, I'm just impatient. I could have saved serious time if I had a more powerful welder. Throw one bead down the seam and be done with it.
     
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  3. Jun 13, 2019 at 4:40 PM
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    I would just weld a thick ass washer around the hole.
     
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  4. Jun 13, 2019 at 4:44 PM
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    I always just burn it off with a cutting torch, easy peasy.
     
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  5. Jun 13, 2019 at 4:47 PM
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    Here's your answer, few minutes work with a good welder, and I mean minutes, then you'll have to ream or drill the hole out if it's welded properly.
    By welder I mean the applicator not the machine, all though you need a decent machine not a HF on sale machine, junk.
     
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  6. Jun 13, 2019 at 5:15 PM
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    I hear ya, I'm sure there will coma a day when my skills with a welder will surpass the equipment I have, but for now I'm just really glad I've been using it and getting better.

    Just make your welds look better than this and you're winning in life...
    IMG_20160918_104322.jpg
     
    AKsavanaman, Jun 13, 2019
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  7. Jun 13, 2019 at 5:27 PM
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  8. Jun 13, 2019 at 5:43 PM
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    I’m thinking It’s possible to add and grind...Although I’m not opposed to having new 1/4” mounts...need to learn more than spot welds. Thankfully Theres a gang of industrial welders/millwrights at work. Thanks folks I’ll post a pic of whatever I do in a few days. Maybe I’ll learn to weld and fab a little flatbed.
     
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  9. Jun 13, 2019 at 5:46 PM
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    Next time buy/order a Lenox Carbide tipped sawzall blade. Had to cut my front lower control arms off and it did it with ease. $11 at Home Depot or on Amazon.
     
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  10. Jun 13, 2019 at 5:54 PM
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    Buy some of these:

    Not sure on your bolt size, but you get the point....

    https://www.barnes4wd.com/Weld-Washer-12-6-Pack_p_1095.html

    Weld up, find a member up in Seattle that can help you out, or find a fab shop that will weld it for you.

    Easy as warm apple pie.
     
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  11. Jun 14, 2019 at 6:26 AM
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    +1 for the tips guys thank you. A very experienced welder/fabricator will be taking a look today and giving my his 2 cents. Ill post a picture of however we decide to fix it.
     
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  12. Jun 14, 2019 at 6:28 AM
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    Barnes 4x4 has great products and customer service :thumbsup:
     
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    Yes they do. Use them often for my F-ups.
     
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  14. Jun 14, 2019 at 8:46 AM
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    yikes! but as long as you get full penetration...
     
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  15. Jun 14, 2019 at 8:58 AM
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    Just to clarify... That was not a picture of my welds!;)... Pretty sure they guy said it leaked...in several places...
     
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  16. Jun 14, 2019 at 9:01 AM
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    that looks like the aftermath of a night filled with PBR and pizza :burp:
     
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  18. Jun 14, 2019 at 9:12 AM
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    It's his rear leaf hanger the OP f'd up... not the front
     
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  19. Jun 14, 2019 at 9:13 AM
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    And a little "Here Dad, look what I can do" sprinkled on top
     
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    Oh, should have paid closer attention. Thanks.
     
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