Welding relocation brackets

[blackfire93]

I've recieved my spohn lca reloction brackets in the mail and am getting ready to install them. In spohn's installation instructions they tell me to mig weld the brackets into place, but in BMR's instructions they tell you to weld a bead on all sides (stick weld). Which one would you recommend. Does it matter all that much? Stick welding would be more convenient for me since I have easy access to one. thanks for the help.

[Jeff_in_Atl]

Mig welding is much better and stronger than arc welding. It's a heck of a lot easier. I've had muffler shops weld stuff for me before. That is something you really don't want to come apart either.

[fastTa]

A MIG weld is usually sufficient but, by all means if you can ARC weld then go for it. ARC has much better penetration and looks cleaner. A 6011 stick should do the trick.

I always use cold galvanizing compund to cover the weld and then paint over it to thoroughly prevent rust. You can get "cold gal" at most major hardware or home improvement stores. Home Depot caries it.

[Jeff_in_Atl]

A MIG weld is usually sufficient but, by all means if you can ARC weld then go for it. ARC has much better penetration and looks cleaner. A 6011 stick should do the trick.

I always use cold galvanizing compund to cover the weld and then paint over it to thoroughly prevent rust. You can get "cold gal" at most major hardware or home improvement stores. Home Depot caries it.

Totally opposite of what I feel about welding. Any one else? Best 2 out of 3.

[fastTa]

I used to weld for a living on commercial structures that were load bearing. Our welds were consistently x-rayed for "inclusions" and penetration. I've also seen an ARC weld and a MIG weld compared side by side on an X-ray. The penetration and strength is night and day betwen the two. The ARC weld is by far the strongest and most penetrating. MIG welding is for very light duty welding only. TIG on the other hand is much stronger than MIG. Is it possible you were thinking of TIG Jeff?

[Jeff_in_Atl]

I used to weld for a living on commercial structures that were load bearing. Our welds were consistently x-rayed for "inclusions" and penetration. I've also seen an ARC weld and a MIG weld compared side by side on an X-ray. The penetration and strength is night and day betwen the two. The ARC weld is by far the strongest and most penetrating. MIG welding is for very light duty welding only. TIG on the other hand is much stronger than MIG. Is it possible you were thinking of TIG Jeff?

Oh anything is possible. See the difference is you haven't compared MY arc welding with MY mig welding. My method of welding thin stuff is strike the arc which burns a hole in it then plug the hole.

[fastTa]

Oh anything is possible. See the difference is you haven't compared MY arc welding with MY mig welding. My method of welding thin stuff is strike the arc which burns a hole in it then plug the hole.

I gotcha. Or you could always burn the hole in it with the arc, then partially fill it with the mig, and then JB Weld the rest!

[Jeff_in_Atl]

I gotcha. Or you could always burn the hole in it with the arc, then partially fill it with the mig, and then JB Weld the rest!

I hadn't thought of that! LOL

[DeWynter]

I would defiantly go with the ARC welding rather than MIG as its to easy to get "cold lap" with a mig, which is a great place for stress cracks to start. I would recommend a 3/32 6010 first weld then a nice 3/32 or 1/8 7018 weld to cover up the 6010 and it will look nice, plus the added tensile strength of the 7018 is a nice benefit! You get the best of all worlds with the two step method Deep penitration on the braket plus the added tensile strength and looks of the 7018.

[Jeff_in_Atl]

Well that's 2 out of 3 dentist recommend ARC welding.

[fastTa]

Well that's 2 out of 3 dentist recommend ARC welding.

So Jeff.........did the dentist next to you whack you in the head in an attempt to kill the fly, or did the squirrel run up your pants and latch on to the family jewels?

[Jeff_in_Atl]

So Jeff.........did the dentist next to you whack you in the head in an attempt to kill the fly, or did the squirrel run up your pants and latch on to the family jewels?

It must have been the fly. I don't remember that. I would have remembered the squirrel.

[smokeum99ta]

ARC weld them on.Mig welding is ok but is normally used someone who cant weld.Arc welding with a 60XX series rod is good for penetrading paint,rust,or impurities.If its cleaned up use a 70XX series rod its alot stronger than a 60XX series.Mig and arc welding are just as strong as each other it justs depends on whos welding ,how there machine is setup and what series rod or wire there using(strength per square inch).Not trying to get all technical but Im certified In both mig and stick structral bridge code and would like to see the job done right so no one gets hurt.