Welding on factory frames Tua’h

[EWheeler]

But is anyone else more than a little tired of this tit-for-tat back and forth one-upmanship that seems to have devolved into something other than welding?

Yes. This just feels like we're watching two men drop trou and do the helicopter with their welding whips to see who's spins in a larger radius.

 

[gonzopancho]

I have nothing of value to add to this thread , except Ivermectin was developed for humans with worms in third world countries.

close. it was developed for veterinary use, and then adopted for human use https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3043740/

 

[gonzopancho]

Yes. This just feels like we're watching two men drop trou and do the helicopter with their welding whips to see who's spins in a larger radius.

the winner there is definitely Jim. or nobody. can't tell.

 

[J Mack]

Yes. This just feels like we're watching two men drop trou and do the helicopter with their welding whips to see who's spins in a larger radius.

the winner there is definitely Jim

Yeah why not, doesn't look like we have anything else of value to add...

 

[scrapdaddy]

close

My life's story.

 

[J Mack]

Lets be kind to one another...

 

[scrapdaddy]

Well said. A work friend of mine, who I had many disagreements with, would always tell me "I have the right to be wrong"

 

[gonzopancho]

Car Production Process: Welding | Toyota Virtual Plant Tour | Company | Toyota Motor Corporation Official Global Website

The Toyota Virtual Plant Tour site introduces the welding process where parts are brought together forming shape of the car.

global.toyota

 

[gonzopancho]

This weld makes me sad.

 

[J Mack]

This weld makes me sad.

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I wouldn't post pictures of that weld on my social media if I was in Instagram welder..
Even though I didn't weld this it's not bad in person, I've definitely seen worse by professional shops that charge big money..

The funky spot in the photos is a transition between two welds, one on the doubler plate and one on the tube..

 

[gonzopancho]

Even though I didn't weld this it's not bad in person, I've definitely seen worse by professional shops that charge big money..

I’ve seen a number of cases where both licensed trades (e.g. electricians, plumbers,…) and licensed professionals (e.g. lawyers, CPAs, engineers, doctors,…) charge for work.

I’m sure you have as well.

It looked like there was a lot of undercut in that picture, but you’re there.

 

[RUSH55]

Typical MIG weld. Looks honest enough …

Interested in these TRE’s.
Is all the steering hardware TEQ or some equivalent?

There was a conversation not too long ago about Chinese rubber parts. All the boots on the TRE’s that I got with the Ruff Stuff steering linkage kit have cracked out - sitting in shade, and zero miles on them.

 

[scrapdaddy]

All the boots on the TRE’s that I got with the Ruff Stuff steering linkage kit have cracked out - sitting in shade, and zero miles on them.

I've noticed this, also on my wife's XJ TREs and they are Moog. Hard to get good stuff anymore.

 

[J Mack]

TRE’s that I got with the Ruff Stuff steering linkage kit have cracked out - sitting in shade, and zero miles on them.

Hard to get good stuff anymore.

I've had good luck with these..

Energy Suspension Tie Rod and Ball Joint Boots

www.energysuspensionparts.com

 

[scrapdaddy]

Thank You!

 

[RUSH55]

Yes, thank you!
These TRE’s also thank you!

 

[Ol Yeller]

Yikes!

I’m at the same mileage as you Rush…I’ll have to see what mine are doing

 

[samc2447]

FWIW, 555 tie rod ends are made in Japan and I've not seen issues with cracking boots on them.