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01-02-2012, 05:16 PM
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Location: petroleum wv
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cracked frame
found crack in frame today, drivers side engine mount hole. where else are these frames prone to cracks? can i just weld this crack or should i plate and weld?
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01-02-2012, 05:49 PM
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Re: cracked frame
TTT for you ...
Oh yes ...  from Ohio and  to the forum 
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01-02-2012, 10:43 PM
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Location: az
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Re: cracked frame
I dont know about the 67-72's, but its a common problem on 73-87 frames near the steering box, at least on 4x4's
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01-02-2012, 11:33 PM
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Re: cracked frame
I say weld up the crack. Some say that the crack won't reappear there but along side or next to the old crack. I have not found this to be true
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01-03-2012, 12:37 AM
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Re: cracked frame
Depends on where it is and how extensive it is. In general, find the place where the crack stops, drill a small hole in the end of the crack to "stop" it (1/8 - 3/16), weld up the crack. Plating the cracked area won't hurt a thing, do it if you want.
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