Re: NEVER WELD TOP OR BOTTOM RAILS!

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Posted by john eickhof [172.70.210.65] on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at 20:05:03 :

In Reply to: Re: 52 FFPW Frame Cracks posted by Vaughn [172.69.134.71] on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at 16:32:08 :

the top and bottom rails are critical for strength, in most states it is against DOT regs to weld them, it is always specified in manuals that NO drilling or welding be done on them! it will harden the steel and make it less flexible and more prone to break further. internal, external or double fishplating is the solution bolted or riveted through the side wed of the framew, if theres heavy truck repair near, they can use 'huck' fasteners to install the fishplate and hangar, safety first! I have always discarded broken frames, no ifs ands or buts!

townies

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Re: NEVER WELD TOP OR BOTTOM RAILS! - Vaughn 08:47:55 09/12/2022

Re: NEVER WELD TOP OR BOTTOM RAILS! - Chris Case 20:47:48 09/12/2022

Re: NEVER WELD TOP OR BOTTOM RAILS! - bruce in smokey BC 00:10:34 09/12/2022

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