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Old Apr 18, 2013 | 05:50 PM
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Sounds like a plan.
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Old Apr 20, 2013 | 11:23 AM
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Any suggestions in what kinda washer I should use?
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Old Apr 20, 2013 | 04:36 PM
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Grade 8, take the bolt with you and find whatever fits the best/tightest.
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Old Apr 20, 2013 | 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by DieselD
Grade 8, take the bolt with you and find whatever fits the best/tightest.
Thin or thick?
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Old Apr 21, 2013 | 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by acewingman89

Thin or thick?
Is say thicker the better and easier to weld
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Originally Posted by joe1992

Is say thicker the better and easier to weld
Joe u do remember that I've said I've never welded before lol right
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Old Apr 22, 2013 | 03:51 PM
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I know that's why I'm saying thicker metal tends to be easier to weld lol
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I know that's why I'm saying thicker metal tends to be easier to weld lol
Well I bought a few washers and did more practicing and actually taught myself to weld lol. Now to do the real thing
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And washers are welded on. I know it's not pretty but as long as it holds for now idc lol
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 11:38 AM
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Good stuff. Riding better?
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 11:40 AM
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Good stuff. Riding better?
Idk yet. Still have to change out the bushing and reattach the track bar
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 11:51 AM
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Oh. Well what ya waiting for? Lol
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 09:05 PM
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Oh. Well what ya waiting for? Lol
I work third shift lol. I'm goin to try and finish it tomorrow
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Plus I have a 2 year old that I'm still trying to make up time with since I missed most of her first year due to being in Iraq and training with the military
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Got any pics of your welds?
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