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Originally Posted by sperry
I also noticed that the subframe where the front mounting point for the LCA has cracked welds.  So I also need to find someone with a welder and some skill to help me out. I've never welded and don't have the equipment, so buying a welder and attempting to learn for something as critical as the car's suspension isn't really something I want to do. Is anyone with a 110V welder (or a 30 ft long 220V extension cord, I can unhook the dryer I guess  ) free this weekend?  |
I would really recommend not doing this as anything more than a temporary fix. Unless it's incidental damage from the LCA failing at speed, those welds cracked from too much stress under your regular useage, just like the LCA did. Probably cause you've been tracking a lot it with beefed up motor/suspension/tires. It either needs some kind of additional bracing bolted/welded on, or those welded-up cracks will just crack again at some point. A critical part like a subframe might also be a higher-carbon, heat-treated steel and if it is, the heat-affected zones around your welds would screw up the heat treatment and weaken the part.
Things to think about...