TIG Welding on a TJ
 

Hi,
I was planning on moving the coil spring perch's on the Dana44
on the back of my TJ to bring them back level under normal
circumstances, due to a suspension lift then arm adjustments to
realign the pinion angle. I am planning on using my TIG it has HF or
Lift start as an initiation sequence. What safety precautions would
be recommended in relation to the electrics on the vehicle before
beginning to weld.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers
Nick

Re: TIG Welding on a TJ
 

Keep the ground as close to your work as possible and stay away from the gas
tank.
Coasty

"Nick" <nick@nospam_nrdavis.demon.co.uk> wrote in message
news:et7qr2ptbbcmukh19d1shbag1ej22qjoc7@4ax.com...
> Hi,
> I was planning on moving the coil spring perch's on the Dana44
> on the back of my TJ to bring them back level under normal
> circumstances, due to a suspension lift then arm adjustments to
> realign the pinion angle. I am planning on using my TIG it has HF or
> Lift start as an initiation sequence. What safety precautions would
> be recommended in relation to the electrics on the vehicle before
> beginning to weld.
>
> Any information would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Cheers
> Nick

Re: TIG Welding on a TJ
 

Keep the ground as close to your work as possible and stay away from the gas
tank.
Coasty

"Nick" <nick@nospam_nrdavis.demon.co.uk> wrote in message
news:et7qr2ptbbcmukh19d1shbag1ej22qjoc7@4ax.com...
> Hi,
> I was planning on moving the coil spring perch's on the Dana44
> on the back of my TJ to bring them back level under normal
> circumstances, due to a suspension lift then arm adjustments to
> realign the pinion angle. I am planning on using my TIG it has HF or
> Lift start as an initiation sequence. What safety precautions would
> be recommended in relation to the electrics on the vehicle before
> beginning to weld.
>
> Any information would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Cheers
> Nick

Re: TIG Welding on a TJ
 

Keep the ground as close to your work as possible and stay away from the gas
tank.
Coasty

"Nick" <nick@nospam_nrdavis.demon.co.uk> wrote in message
news:et7qr2ptbbcmukh19d1shbag1ej22qjoc7@4ax.com...
> Hi,
> I was planning on moving the coil spring perch's on the Dana44
> on the back of my TJ to bring them back level under normal
> circumstances, due to a suspension lift then arm adjustments to
> realign the pinion angle. I am planning on using my TIG it has HF or
> Lift start as an initiation sequence. What safety precautions would
> be recommended in relation to the electrics on the vehicle before
> beginning to weld.
>
> Any information would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Cheers
> Nick

Re: TIG Welding on a TJ
 

Keep the ground as close to your work as possible and stay away from the gas
tank.
Coasty

"Nick" <nick@nospam_nrdavis.demon.co.uk> wrote in message
news:et7qr2ptbbcmukh19d1shbag1ej22qjoc7@4ax.com...
> Hi,
> I was planning on moving the coil spring perch's on the Dana44
> on the back of my TJ to bring them back level under normal
> circumstances, due to a suspension lift then arm adjustments to
> realign the pinion angle. I am planning on using my TIG it has HF or
> Lift start as an initiation sequence. What safety precautions would
> be recommended in relation to the electrics on the vehicle before
> beginning to weld.
>
> Any information would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Cheers
> Nick

Re: TIG Welding on a TJ
 

I usually disconnect the battery as well, but I may be off base on that.
Figure it doesn't hurt.

Carl

"Nick" <nick@nospam_nrdavis.demon.co.uk> wrote in message
news:et7qr2ptbbcmukh19d1shbag1ej22qjoc7@4ax.com...
> Hi,
> I was planning on moving the coil spring perch's on the Dana44
> on the back of my TJ to bring them back level under normal
> circumstances, due to a suspension lift then arm adjustments to
> realign the pinion angle. I am planning on using my TIG it has HF or
> Lift start as an initiation sequence. What safety precautions would
> be recommended in relation to the electrics on the vehicle before
> beginning to weld.
>
> Any information would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Cheers
> Nick

Re: TIG Welding on a TJ
 

I usually disconnect the battery as well, but I may be off base on that.
Figure it doesn't hurt.

Carl

"Nick" <nick@nospam_nrdavis.demon.co.uk> wrote in message
news:et7qr2ptbbcmukh19d1shbag1ej22qjoc7@4ax.com...
> Hi,
> I was planning on moving the coil spring perch's on the Dana44
> on the back of my TJ to bring them back level under normal
> circumstances, due to a suspension lift then arm adjustments to
> realign the pinion angle. I am planning on using my TIG it has HF or
> Lift start as an initiation sequence. What safety precautions would
> be recommended in relation to the electrics on the vehicle before
> beginning to weld.
>
> Any information would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Cheers
> Nick

Re: TIG Welding on a TJ
 

I usually disconnect the battery as well, but I may be off base on that.
Figure it doesn't hurt.

Carl

"Nick" <nick@nospam_nrdavis.demon.co.uk> wrote in message
news:et7qr2ptbbcmukh19d1shbag1ej22qjoc7@4ax.com...
> Hi,
> I was planning on moving the coil spring perch's on the Dana44
> on the back of my TJ to bring them back level under normal
> circumstances, due to a suspension lift then arm adjustments to
> realign the pinion angle. I am planning on using my TIG it has HF or
> Lift start as an initiation sequence. What safety precautions would
> be recommended in relation to the electrics on the vehicle before
> beginning to weld.
>
> Any information would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Cheers
> Nick

Re: TIG Welding on a TJ
 

I usually disconnect the battery as well, but I may be off base on that.
Figure it doesn't hurt.

Carl

"Nick" <nick@nospam_nrdavis.demon.co.uk> wrote in message
news:et7qr2ptbbcmukh19d1shbag1ej22qjoc7@4ax.com...
> Hi,
> I was planning on moving the coil spring perch's on the Dana44
> on the back of my TJ to bring them back level under normal
> circumstances, due to a suspension lift then arm adjustments to
> realign the pinion angle. I am planning on using my TIG it has HF or
> Lift start as an initiation sequence. What safety precautions would
> be recommended in relation to the electrics on the vehicle before
> beginning to weld.
>
> Any information would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Cheers
> Nick

Re: TIG Welding on a TJ
 

I have done plenty of MIG and SMAW welding on vehicles with no problems, but
considering the effects of HF with TIG, I would disconnect the battery
ground to protect components. Perhaps not necessary, but it couldn't hurt.
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