Welding Question
01-15-2004, 06:19 PM
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Re: Welding Question
"JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
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> I was never sure why, but I have always been told not to weld on the
frame.
hi jim,
the trouble with welding to the frame is failing to relieve the lateral
stress first. by properly bracing the entire length of the frame first you
dont have to worry about bending in the HAZ from the lateral stress of the
weight of the jeep.
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Nathan W. Collier
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http://UtilityOffRoad.com
news:G8FNb.1319$QL5.560@news01.roc.ny...
> I was never sure why, but I have always been told not to weld on the
frame.
hi jim,
the trouble with welding to the frame is failing to relieve the lateral
stress first. by properly bracing the entire length of the frame first you
dont have to worry about bending in the HAZ from the lateral stress of the
weight of the jeep.
--
Nathan W. Collier
http://7SlotGrille.com
http://UtilityOffRoad.com
01-15-2004, 06:19 PM
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Re: Welding Question
"JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
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> I was never sure why, but I have always been told not to weld on the
frame.
hi jim,
the trouble with welding to the frame is failing to relieve the lateral
stress first. by properly bracing the entire length of the frame first you
dont have to worry about bending in the HAZ from the lateral stress of the
weight of the jeep.
--
Nathan W. Collier
http://7SlotGrille.com
http://UtilityOffRoad.com
news:G8FNb.1319$QL5.560@news01.roc.ny...
> I was never sure why, but I have always been told not to weld on the
frame.
hi jim,
the trouble with welding to the frame is failing to relieve the lateral
stress first. by properly bracing the entire length of the frame first you
dont have to worry about bending in the HAZ from the lateral stress of the
weight of the jeep.
--
Nathan W. Collier
http://7SlotGrille.com
http://UtilityOffRoad.com
01-15-2004, 06:19 PM
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Re: Welding Question
"JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
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> I was never sure why, but I have always been told not to weld on the
frame.
hi jim,
the trouble with welding to the frame is failing to relieve the lateral
stress first. by properly bracing the entire length of the frame first you
dont have to worry about bending in the HAZ from the lateral stress of the
weight of the jeep.
--
Nathan W. Collier
http://7SlotGrille.com
http://UtilityOffRoad.com
news:G8FNb.1319$QL5.560@news01.roc.ny...
> I was never sure why, but I have always been told not to weld on the
frame.
hi jim,
the trouble with welding to the frame is failing to relieve the lateral
stress first. by properly bracing the entire length of the frame first you
dont have to worry about bending in the HAZ from the lateral stress of the
weight of the jeep.
--
Nathan W. Collier
http://7SlotGrille.com
http://UtilityOffRoad.com
01-15-2004, 06:21 PM
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Re: Welding Question
Ditto.
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JimG wrote:
>
> IMO... You would do more damage to the frame by welding on it. Drill and
> bolt on if possible.
>
> --
> JimG
> 80' CJ-7 258 CID
> 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
> 4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
> Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
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mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
JimG wrote:
>
> IMO... You would do more damage to the frame by welding on it. Drill and
> bolt on if possible.
>
> --
> JimG
> 80' CJ-7 258 CID
> 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
> 4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
> Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
01-15-2004, 06:21 PM
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Re: Welding Question
Ditto.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
JimG wrote:
>
> IMO... You would do more damage to the frame by welding on it. Drill and
> bolt on if possible.
>
> --
> JimG
> 80' CJ-7 258 CID
> 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
> 4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
> Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
JimG wrote:
>
> IMO... You would do more damage to the frame by welding on it. Drill and
> bolt on if possible.
>
> --
> JimG
> 80' CJ-7 258 CID
> 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
> 4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
> Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
01-15-2004, 06:21 PM
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Re: Welding Question
Ditto.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
JimG wrote:
>
> IMO... You would do more damage to the frame by welding on it. Drill and
> bolt on if possible.
>
> --
> JimG
> 80' CJ-7 258 CID
> 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
> 4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
> Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
JimG wrote:
>
> IMO... You would do more damage to the frame by welding on it. Drill and
> bolt on if possible.
>
> --
> JimG
> 80' CJ-7 258 CID
> 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
> 4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
> Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
01-15-2004, 07:48 PM
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Re: Welding Question
For what it's worth ... convertible unibodies can be stiffened up by
"welding in" a "frame".
"JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
news:sXENb.1312$6J5.350@news01.roc.ny...
> IMO... You would do more damage to the frame by welding on it. Drill and
> bolt on if possible.
>
> --
> JimG
> 80' CJ-7 258 CID
> 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
> 4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
> Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
>
> "Allen" <abanks1@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:6QENb.2809$Gs2.2008@fe1.columbus.rr.com...
> > I'm buying a used pair of nerf bars for my 83CJ. ..this is over the
> > internet. "IF" for some unseen reason there are no holes to match up on
> the
> > frame...is welding an option or would you drill new holes? I hate to
> weaking
> > the frame by drilling...but not sure if welding on to a rusty frame is a
> > good idea. Not to say the frame is ready to fall apart even in the next
5
> > years...it's fairly solid...possibly average for an 83..maybe a bit
> better.
> > So what would you guys suggest??
> > Allen
> >
> >
> >
>
>
"welding in" a "frame".
"JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
news:sXENb.1312$6J5.350@news01.roc.ny...
> IMO... You would do more damage to the frame by welding on it. Drill and
> bolt on if possible.
>
> --
> JimG
> 80' CJ-7 258 CID
> 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
> 4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
> Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
>
> "Allen" <abanks1@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:6QENb.2809$Gs2.2008@fe1.columbus.rr.com...
> > I'm buying a used pair of nerf bars for my 83CJ. ..this is over the
> > internet. "IF" for some unseen reason there are no holes to match up on
> the
> > frame...is welding an option or would you drill new holes? I hate to
> weaking
> > the frame by drilling...but not sure if welding on to a rusty frame is a
> > good idea. Not to say the frame is ready to fall apart even in the next
5
> > years...it's fairly solid...possibly average for an 83..maybe a bit
> better.
> > So what would you guys suggest??
> > Allen
> >
> >
> >
>
>
01-15-2004, 07:48 PM
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Re: Welding Question
For what it's worth ... convertible unibodies can be stiffened up by
"welding in" a "frame".
"JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
news:sXENb.1312$6J5.350@news01.roc.ny...
> IMO... You would do more damage to the frame by welding on it. Drill and
> bolt on if possible.
>
> --
> JimG
> 80' CJ-7 258 CID
> 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
> 4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
> Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
>
> "Allen" <abanks1@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:6QENb.2809$Gs2.2008@fe1.columbus.rr.com...
> > I'm buying a used pair of nerf bars for my 83CJ. ..this is over the
> > internet. "IF" for some unseen reason there are no holes to match up on
> the
> > frame...is welding an option or would you drill new holes? I hate to
> weaking
> > the frame by drilling...but not sure if welding on to a rusty frame is a
> > good idea. Not to say the frame is ready to fall apart even in the next
5
> > years...it's fairly solid...possibly average for an 83..maybe a bit
> better.
> > So what would you guys suggest??
> > Allen
> >
> >
> >
>
>
"welding in" a "frame".
"JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
news:sXENb.1312$6J5.350@news01.roc.ny...
> IMO... You would do more damage to the frame by welding on it. Drill and
> bolt on if possible.
>
> --
> JimG
> 80' CJ-7 258 CID
> 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
> 4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
> Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
>
> "Allen" <abanks1@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:6QENb.2809$Gs2.2008@fe1.columbus.rr.com...
> > I'm buying a used pair of nerf bars for my 83CJ. ..this is over the
> > internet. "IF" for some unseen reason there are no holes to match up on
> the
> > frame...is welding an option or would you drill new holes? I hate to
> weaking
> > the frame by drilling...but not sure if welding on to a rusty frame is a
> > good idea. Not to say the frame is ready to fall apart even in the next
5
> > years...it's fairly solid...possibly average for an 83..maybe a bit
> better.
> > So what would you guys suggest??
> > Allen
> >
> >
> >
>
>
01-15-2004, 07:48 PM
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Re: Welding Question
For what it's worth ... convertible unibodies can be stiffened up by
"welding in" a "frame".
"JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
news:sXENb.1312$6J5.350@news01.roc.ny...
> IMO... You would do more damage to the frame by welding on it. Drill and
> bolt on if possible.
>
> --
> JimG
> 80' CJ-7 258 CID
> 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
> 4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
> Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
>
> "Allen" <abanks1@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:6QENb.2809$Gs2.2008@fe1.columbus.rr.com...
> > I'm buying a used pair of nerf bars for my 83CJ. ..this is over the
> > internet. "IF" for some unseen reason there are no holes to match up on
> the
> > frame...is welding an option or would you drill new holes? I hate to
> weaking
> > the frame by drilling...but not sure if welding on to a rusty frame is a
> > good idea. Not to say the frame is ready to fall apart even in the next
5
> > years...it's fairly solid...possibly average for an 83..maybe a bit
> better.
> > So what would you guys suggest??
> > Allen
> >
> >
> >
>
>
"welding in" a "frame".
"JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
news:sXENb.1312$6J5.350@news01.roc.ny...
> IMO... You would do more damage to the frame by welding on it. Drill and
> bolt on if possible.
>
> --
> JimG
> 80' CJ-7 258 CID
> 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
> 4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
> Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
>
> "Allen" <abanks1@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:6QENb.2809$Gs2.2008@fe1.columbus.rr.com...
> > I'm buying a used pair of nerf bars for my 83CJ. ..this is over the
> > internet. "IF" for some unseen reason there are no holes to match up on
> the
> > frame...is welding an option or would you drill new holes? I hate to
> weaking
> > the frame by drilling...but not sure if welding on to a rusty frame is a
> > good idea. Not to say the frame is ready to fall apart even in the next
5
> > years...it's fairly solid...possibly average for an 83..maybe a bit
> better.
> > So what would you guys suggest??
> > Allen
> >
> >
> >
>
>
01-16-2004, 01:03 AM
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Re: Welding Question
Umm, why would you weld something on you are going to bend????
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"Allen" <abanks1@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
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| I'm buying a used pair of nerf bars for my 83CJ. ..this is over the
| internet. "IF" for some unseen reason there are no holes to match up
on the
| frame...is welding an option or would you drill new holes? I hate to
weaking
| the frame by drilling...but not sure if welding on to a rusty frame
is a
| good idea. Not to say the frame is ready to fall apart even in the
next 5
| years...it's fairly solid...possibly average for an 83..maybe a bit
better.
| So what would you guys suggest??
| Allen
|
|
|
--
--
Joe Pribe
NC
jpribe 'at' nc.rr.com <you know the drill
jegp 'at' hotmail.com < at is really @
---- I Love My O|||||||O TJ
"Allen" <abanks1@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
news:6QENb.2809$Gs2.2008@fe1.columbus.rr.com...
| I'm buying a used pair of nerf bars for my 83CJ. ..this is over the
| internet. "IF" for some unseen reason there are no holes to match up
on the
| frame...is welding an option or would you drill new holes? I hate to
weaking
| the frame by drilling...but not sure if welding on to a rusty frame
is a
| good idea. Not to say the frame is ready to fall apart even in the
next 5
| years...it's fairly solid...possibly average for an 83..maybe a bit
better.
| So what would you guys suggest??
| Allen
|
|
|
