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09-30-2009 #1Registered User
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BMR torque arm setup welding question...
I'm installing my BMR torque arm setup into my car and had a quick question. The shock mount bracket that goes up against the frame rail in the rear of the car comes with bolts, but it can also be welded into place. I've got a little hobart 135 mig welder and I was wondering if you guys thought that that would be sufficient enough to weld the shock brace to the frame. It's roughly 1/4 inch thick. Thanks in advance. I could always bolt the tower to the frame, but I think welding would be much cleaner and make for a nicer install. Thanks in advance.
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09-30-2009 #2I'd get a couple pieces of 1/4" scrap and do some test welds if you aren't familiar with that. That welder is good for up to 1/8", really...although some report sucess with thicker materials.
Also, the rear frame rails are about .045" thick, which makes me wonder why the bracket is 1/4". I think you'll have a tough time getting good penetration (assuming you're a novice) on the 1/4" bracket without blowing holes in the frame rail.Matt Jones
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Art Morrison Enterprises
09-30-2009 #3Registered User- Join Date
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yeah I'm a novice. I appreciate the quick response. I think I'll just bolt it for piece of mind, so I don't have to wonder if this creek or that creek the car is making while I'm driving is another part of my weld breaking!
00' WS6 Trans Am
Incon TT.. now custom twin t-66's and A2W...
http://media.putfile.com/twin-turbo-startup
55' chevy Bel Air... 4 dr, but still a fun project!
67' Camaro RS/SS clone... hers
69' Camaro... another clone, FAST XFI, Procharger
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