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Old 05-03-2015, 09:09 PM   #4
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Re: Can we weld crossmembers?

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Originally Posted by hugger6933 View Post
I would just double nut the bolt then tack the end of the bolt and nut together.That is the best I could come up with as a homemade type rivet. I would think some twisting and movement however slight would be needed there to allow the truck to flex and ride properly. Jim
X2 if it's welded Id be willing to bet down the line you'll be dealing with frame cracks... There needs to be some small amount of movement in my opinion.
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