jeff26

Hey there, I'm new to this site and need your guys opinions. I've only had this truck for about 5 months. I know I need a new pair of upper arms for sure. But recently my truck started leaking power steering fluid so today I tried to find the leak. Once I found the leak I noticed a huge crack where my lower control arm bolts in. I'm wondering if its possible to weld back and have the same dimensions and the other side does? Or am I crazy? How do I upload pictures on here???

Atomic

iTrader: (42)

Best way to upload pictures is set up an account on photobucket.com to host them and use the forum image link to post them here.

You notice a crack on the control arms? They are usually pretty cheap to replace...not sure how welding will affect geometry.

Welcome to PT!

JFOLM

iTrader: (8)

Seems like the mouts for the control arms is what he is talking about

Daryn

iTrader: (19)

if its the steel tabs for the control arms. yes it may be a simple fix with a good welding machine and a good welder. if its the stock control arms ( cast iron) throw them away.

jeff26

Here is some pictures sorry for taking so long. And yes pretty sure it would be the a arm mount.

http://i1321.photobucket.com/albums/...psb27bcdad.jpg

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http://i1321.photobucket.com/albums/...psdcdaffec.jpg

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http://i1321.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5c00d30d.jpg

TXsilverado

iTrader: (19)

wow, that's a huge crack...the good thing about metal is that it can always be fixed.

jeff26

Hey guys, so here is my progress so far. Got the crack welded I just need to weld the washer on now.



http://i1321.photobucket.com/albums/...pse0c9d6ca.jpg

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http://i1321.photobucket.com/albums/...ps685f1a7e.jpg