Anyone else have to fix a CPP bolt in notch?

[8mpg]

Originally Posted by CPPJEFF

Ok so here is the skinny, YOU CANNOT WELD THE INSIDE OF THE NOTCH. My Engineer said that some vendors make them in 3/16" plate and he has seen an issue with those breaking but we make our kits in 1/4" plate and WE HAVE NEVER had an issue with our kits in 15 years, if there was a reason to weld the inside we would most certainly do that.

Im not an engineer or professional welder...but they are just WRONG. Here is the proof. I did it and it still fits with TONS of room. What other vendors do has no bearing on a lack of quality on your product. This is simply bad welding job no matter how you look at it. Dont get me wrong, it fits great, good design, I like the product but the welding is something so simple and your engineers/sales dont care. You just say "it might look crappy...but just trust me, it works great" Why do new trucks have fully boxed frames that are hydroformed? Because frame strength is essential. Lots of engineering has come along since the 60's. For your "engineers" to say its not possible or you cannot weld the inside seem, is just laughable. No offense against you or the company. Im just another hobbyist that does think that proper welding and strength are important when Im gonna put my life in the hands of your work.

Moving on...

I welded the inside seams. Im not a professional welder and my welds are not as pretty. Simply MIG welded inside seams with teh welder set for 3/16 steel (so I dont melt through and mess up the pretty welds)




Good penetration:


Thickness of the weld bead that you guys say will interfere with the frame rail:


The impossible:


Still fits...both sides with plenty of room for a fatter weld.