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Thanks, I only plug welded the center with about 5/8' hole. When I replace the bushings and weld new keepers I will make the plates better and weld some outside edge as well. Hopefully to last a lifetime.
I did not want to quench them in the water as to change the molecular structure and...
I busted one of my welded on keepers off my torque rod bushings on my last backcountry trips and rod came completely off. couple chain falls and sledge got it back on the welded plate back on. Luckily I Brough the welder and generator and caught the problem before I ventured further off road...
ATV's can/t get past the 2 rivers. There will probably be other hunters back there as well if a real dire situation happened or call a plane to pick me up. Get expensive fast.
Moose hunting Sept 1. Not to far away. I figured I would just take 110 stick welder and generator with me. if one happened to break out I could just weld it back on. Maybe I will take a spare bone in the parts box.
I replaced all my torque rod bushings 2 years ago. I drive my truck pretty dang hard off road. Most of my busing are pretty toast. I tested the play with a crow bar today and lots of rubber separation and movement.
Question 1: Is it worth buying the steel press in ball joint looking ones...
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