Welding RK rear track bar bracket?
07-29-2014, 10:50 AM
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Welding RK rear track bar bracket?
Just installed my rk 3.5 lift and need the rear track bar bracket welded. I have a welder I can use and was wondering if there is a special way I need to weld it? Also temp and wire speed?
07-29-2014, 02:08 PM
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Not to be a dick, but if you can't gauge what temp and wire speed to use on a 1/4" bracket, this may not be a job you want to tackle yourself. Every brand has a different wire speed range so saying "weld it at a 5" wont really help. Do you have a 110V or 220?
Its a 1/4" bracket on 1/4" axle tube, mild steel to mild steel, so no special process needed. Just use your best judgement based on your welding experience.
When I welded on my trackbar bracket, I ran my 220V at the highest setting (170A) with a medium wire speed so I can do a slower pass, but still get enough fill material...Thats just how I like to weld though.
Its a 1/4" bracket on 1/4" axle tube, mild steel to mild steel, so no special process needed. Just use your best judgement based on your welding experience.
When I welded on my trackbar bracket, I ran my 220V at the highest setting (170A) with a medium wire speed so I can do a slower pass, but still get enough fill material...Thats just how I like to weld though.