tig would be nice, but mig is just fine

 

Ill have both options so may just go tig

 

I built my crossmember out of 1/4" 2x6 , similar to claytons. The 3 piece design makes it easy to service the trans without having to drop the suspension. I used square tubing for the 3 link mainly because of the cost of dom in my area. I used ballistic joints and tube adapters. If you check out their forum I have a build page on there. Keep in mind Its not going to be cheap. Parts add up quick, $50 + per joint, steel, hardware. Maybe put aside the DIY necessity and buy a complete system.

 

Mind posting some pics up man

 

I'll post a link in the am once I get to my computer

 

Awesome man thanks

 

I'd go with tig if you can

 

How good of a welder is your buddy? If you have any doubt at all go to a fab shop. His feelings maybe being hurt vs wrecking if a weld breaks, you have to know that the welds are perfect.

 

He welds stuff for a living so Im assuming pretty good

 

you could start by reading all of this thread, if you haven't already. maybe you should think about stiffeners too...?

 

Heres the link to ballistic forum, I don't have a lot of specific measurements and details, but hopefully the pictures will give you a better idea of what to expect. Any questions just let me know! http://forum.ballisticfabrication.co...t=5&p=641#p641

 

as long as you get good penetration without using too much heat, either a mig or tig would work just fine.

with that said, i would pull out my 250 amp dc stick for this.

 

what kind of rod would you use?

 

If the metal is clean and new, I would use 7014, and if the steel is reclaimed or dirty from previous projects or stored outside, I would use 6011

 

me too. i would use both. 6010 root w/ 7018 filler.

but only if i had to. i think diy suspension using stick would be more time consuming than mig.