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Pont · 03-02-2004, 08:35 PM

Drink2mny, sorry for the long delay, I forgot to come back and check this thread.

Where the welding comes into play in my application, is on the passenger knuckle. I do have flat top knuckles but in addition to bolting the arm to the passenger knuckle, mine is also welded. I have seen and heard of people breaking those studs (or bolts) under extreme conditions and I would rather not take that chance. From what I hear, welding cast iron can be tricky (never tried it myself) so I had a someone weld that piece for me. Cheap insurance in my opinion and I don't see any reason or need to take that arm of the passenger knuckle.

Other than that small amount of welding, my crossover setup is probably about the same as all the others out there.

Rob

03-02-2004, 08:35 PM	#17
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	Drink2mny, sorry for the long delay, I forgot to come back and check this thread. Where the welding comes into play in my application, is on the passenger knuckle. I do have flat top knuckles but in addition to bolting the arm to the passenger knuckle, mine is also welded. I have seen and heard of people breaking those studs (or bolts) under extreme conditions and I would rather not take that chance. From what I hear, welding cast iron can be tricky (never tried it myself) so I had a someone weld that piece for me. Cheap insurance in my opinion and I don't see any reason or need to take that arm of the passenger knuckle. Other than that small amount of welding, my crossover setup is probably about the same as all the others out there. Rob __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness" Last edited by Pont; 03-02-2004 at 08:37 PM.