adiga

i need a help please i have a crack under the steering unit
i weld it but now it's also cracked i need a help please i need the best way to finish this problem once 4 all anyone help
and i need the steps to do it like the type of weld or something please ?

Celticclove

If it were me .... I would grove it out with a grinder (small air grinder ) then refill it in with weld grind that smooth then put a square piece of at least 3/16" plate over it and seal weld that

adiga

thanks for the info ... do you know what is the best type of weld ??
i need the best way and easiest way please if there a stipes to do that thanks

Celticclove

If that area is thin sheet metal ill explain the best I can ok so tac make the metal red then let it cool to a light red (just a few secs) then tac again and keep repeating that if you burn through then your going to fast let the metal cool then restart

Celticclove

Ps this process only works is your using a mig welder that uses gas

hankthetank

it looks like you need to practice first before you try to fix that. practice on scraps for a while til you get your speed and consistency under control, otherwise you'll be back to square one (and possibly making it worse). also, it needs to be cleaned properly down to bare metal with no dirt, rust or oil present.

PingPong

You need to figure out why it is cracking? I have been abusing the hell out of my rig and have never seen it crack on the bottom. Sides, ps box, yes on the bottom never.

DougyFresh

As stated, grind a v into the crack, weld it up, and plate over it... BUT, you need to find the very end of the crack and drill a hole, then weld it up too. this will help keep the crack from extending.

You need to find the cause of this, this is definately not a common failure area.

adiga

thank you all
i will see what i can do
thanks for help

adiga

i dont know alot with these things ?? can anyone help me to figure out
why the crack happen or to find the cause of this??

DougyFresh

how does it look on the other side? my only thought is maybe it was hit in the fornt end and pushed over at some point in it's life?

adiga

i own this jeep for 4 years .. before 2 years something happen with me i was driving it & like same everyday no problem next day when i drive it i felt the steering has a problem if you need to go to right or left u need to keep move the steering alot to move the tire .. my cousin came & he keep looking for the problem ... he found 2 bolts are gone just 1 bolt over there when he remove the only bolt its was not straight he put new 3 bolts ... maybe this is the the cause of this ??!!! maybe i drive it for along time with 2 bolt then one of them gone?!!!
i will upload photo's from beside

adiga

From the side

adiga

so if anyone can help me with this i will appreciate it

Action Fab

You need to weld it, then plate over it. When you plate over it make sure you span a minimum of 4" either way. And plug weld it on. If you weld around it, it will just crack there instead. Then you need to tie the driver side frame rail to the passenger side. to keep the bottom of the rail from ripping loose.

This is what will happen if you don't get on that quick! (granted the track bar caused this hole)