In a message dated 10/9/01 10:01:40 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
willcoughlin@hotmail.com writes:
> Luke, can I assume you weld Cast Iron pretty well? I hope so, spring pads
> and shock mounts are a few items you don't want coming loose! Seriously,
> though, be very careful and be sure that you get those pieces welded on
> there properly. If you don't feel confident that you can do it, I urge you
> to take it to somebody who can. That's some tricky welding, mild steel to
> cast Iron, on pipe. Will require proper preparation and possibly hardfacing
>
I am actually a certified welder in Michigan since 1999 up to 1" plate all
position. The shock mounts are just stamped 3/16" mild steel, the spring
plates are stamped 1/4" plate mild steel, and the axle tube itself is just
Mild steel, the only cast iron on a 8 3/4" axle is the drop out 3rd member
and the brake drums. I do however appreciate the concern! :o)
Luke
1996 Black 4x4 Dakota, SLT CC SB, 318, 3" 2 Chamber Flowmaster cat back
exhaust, 9" open element Mr. Gasket Air cleaner, 52mm Ported TB, 3923
Autolites, A-518 / 46RE, 3.55 geared Peg Leg 8 1/4, 31x10.50 BFG Mud
Terrains, Alpine CD player, Infinity Kappa Speakers.
Coming this weekend: E-Body 8 3/4" Rear axle, 3.55 gears, Detroit locker, 10"
Brakes, and Moser Engineering custom alloy axles!
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