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???

 

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.

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

 

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.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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