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08-02-2019, 10:54 AM | #1 |
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Splitting a wishbone
Hello, can anyone tell me if it’s common to sleeve a bung for a tighter fit when preparing to weld? I’m guessing I had better try to but not as yet sure I have enough slop to be required... 🤔
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08-02-2019, 05:52 PM | #2 |
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Re: Splitting a wishbone
I can't speak much for front radius rod mods but it is common with 4130 chrome moly aircraft structural tubing. The different sizes of .032" wall thickness all fit inside the next larger size. When you have a tapered tube like a wishbone then you have to do whatever it takes. I like nice tight gaps when I weld structural stuff like that. The bones usually have a seam on the bottom. A person can cut up that seam a bit and resize if needed.
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08-02-2019, 08:31 PM | #3 |
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Re: Splitting a wishbone
i would take a grinder cut at top and bottom of tube and squeeze it then weld it and fill and grind it up pretty.
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08-03-2019, 10:43 AM | #4 |
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Re: Splitting a wishbone
Thank you gentlemen, it’s going to be a fun weekend!
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08-03-2019, 04:28 PM | #5 |
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Re: Splitting a wishbone
Joe, are you trying to adjust the caster?
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08-03-2019, 05:01 PM | #6 |
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Nothing looks worse than split bones with the ends welded in crooked. |
08-03-2019, 08:57 PM | #7 | |
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If this for the street, you can get away with smoothing off the welds. Most race associations will not allow grinding welds smooth. |
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