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1995 f250 radius arm bracket
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jobbysniper
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Feb 21, 2012, 10:05 AM
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1995 f250 radius arm bracket
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need some help please. i am really short on cash and my radius arm bracket broke on my 95 f250 2wd . i was wondering if i could just weld it back together for now until i have the money to repalce it. thanks
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Hammer Time
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Feb 21, 2012, 10:21 AM
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That would probably be a question to pose to a certified welder after he inspects it. He's the only one that can tell you if his repair will be strong enough.
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Discretesignals
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Feb 21, 2012, 11:04 AM
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Radius arm bracket is around $40?
As HT stated you should have a professional welder check that out. You don't want to be just welding on that if it is high carbon steel or else it will shatter like glass.
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nickwarner
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Feb 21, 2012, 8:28 PM
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There are a ton of these in the boneyards. Might even find a new one for cheap. Get new bushings for the install and the whole thing will probably come out cheaper than your old one welded. You might notice the other uys stressing the safety issue and I will join them on that. The radius arm is a key part of your suspension system and must be perfect to ensure you don't wreck your truck or get yourself and others killed. This is a much cheaper fix than you think.
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Hammer Time
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Feb 21, 2012, 8:31 PM
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I believe this thing is riveted to the frame so welding may still be the easiest option if it can be done correctly.
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nickwarner
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Feb 22, 2012, 4:34 AM
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It is riveted on, so if a welder was available it would indeed be easier to repair it in frame than replace.
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re-tired
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Feb 22, 2012, 3:12 PM
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Most replacement units come with grade 8 bolts to remount after drilling the rivets out and removing the bad one. IF you go with a salvage yard unit be sure and buy grade 8 bolts to go with it.
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