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8EL · 08-12-2023, 01:05 PM

So most springs are made from as far as I know 5160 high carbon steel. In the case of welding broken half's together, It can be welded ( have seen this) but careful attention to applied heat is essential. Cool it to fast and it will become brittle, or to slow and the annealing result will leave it soft and it will deform under load. This repair is not mostly structural and given what I have learned about this particular application, wearing against the axle housing is pretty common. Therefore I was asking if anyone had previously made such a repair and was looking to compare notes.

The load on the spring is downward, where most force is being applied to the top of the eye therefore I do not believe that it's strength has been compromised.

I thank all of you for your opinions, but I have to say that I find it somewhat insulting to be referred to as a "shade tree mechanic", and to "do it right the first time". I have spent $3,400.00 in parts on this brake / rear axle rebuild to insure it is correct. I do first class work, and have done so for the last 47 years, this job will be no exception. Thinking outside the box has afforded mankind some of his greatest successes known.

Thank You

08-12-2023, 01:05 PM	#10
8EL Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2023 Posts: 256	Re: Welding Rear Springs So most springs are made from as far as I know 5160 high carbon steel. In the case of welding broken half's together, It can be welded ( have seen this) but careful attention to applied heat is essential. Cool it to fast and it will become brittle, or to slow and the annealing result will leave it soft and it will deform under load. This repair is not mostly structural and given what I have learned about this particular application, wearing against the axle housing is pretty common. Therefore I was asking if anyone had previously made such a repair and was looking to compare notes. The load on the spring is downward, where most force is being applied to the top of the eye therefore I do not believe that it's strength has been compromised. I thank all of you for your opinions, but I have to say that I find it somewhat insulting to be referred to as a "shade tree mechanic", and to "do it right the first time". I have spent $3,400.00 in parts on this brake / rear axle rebuild to insure it is correct. I do first class work, and have done so for the last 47 years, this job will be no exception. Thinking outside the box has afforded mankind some of his greatest successes known. Thank You