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05-25-2003, 01:11 PM
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Location: Atlanta GA
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As long as the directions are followed on where to weld the patch should be a no brainer for somebody with some welding experiance. You do not wan't to weld the totale perimiter of the patch. It will be weaker then welding it the way the directions say. On www.ck5.com in either the tech section or the product review section is this exact repair detailed. The repair was on Steve Fox's truck (Mr. CK5) and I think Stephen Watson (Mr.ORD) did the repair.
The big issue is that missing chunk of frame has to be replaced/filled. Best thing to do is cout out that area a little and use some 3/16 plate and make a little filler peice and weld it in before the patch is welded in. Has to be done or the steering brace will not fit properly. Even if you don't put the brace on it still needs to be done to restore the strength and spacing.
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