A lot of trucks are built this way. I think because it's easier to manufacture. It is a really bad idea as far as rust. A lot of trucks are destroyed because of this.

I hope so.  It's been running for a couple of weeks now.

Exactly.  It would cost more for me to have the part bent than to take the time to weld the c channel together.  Maybe not the case if I had a press brake, but you have to pay for the press brake.  The bend would have to cost something.

Gouging tip!!!!

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It's a big tractor rim.  I ground the crack probably 1/4 of an inch before welding

I am been really busy too, that's why I you haven't seen many arc shots.  Just haven't had time.

I really like the Excalibur Rods

I ended up welding a washer to the broken bolt and then welding a nut to the washer.  I used MIG.

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