On Thu, 18 Apr 2002, Richard Seaton wrote:
> I have a crack in the rear trailing arm. What I am wondering is if it can
> be welded up. The reason for my doubts on welding, is it is cast aluminum. If
> it has many impurities it won't take the weld. Has anyone out there had luck
> with this?
Seeing that you can get perfectly good trailing arms from any number of
sources, I would not attempt to weld a trailing arm. Not only are they
cast aluminium, the casting is hollow - it would take a really good TIG
welder to actualy have any chance of success in welding it up.
Break down and toss $25 at someone for a new trailing arm.
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Getting ready to start on the body, floors, rockers, etc.
>
> '69 in the works
> Richard Seaton
> RSH17@msn.com
regards,
rml
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