55.2-59 Bolt in c notch

[dsraven]

not sure about your area but some welder supply places will give you a crash course on welding if you buy the welder there.
-welder, helmet and safety equipment
-a selection of mini grinders, even just cheap ones, so you can have a zip disc on one, a wire wheel on one, a grinding wheel, a flap disc etc. saves time on swapping discs plus they stay centered so they don't have to relearn where center is when you swap a used disc onto the grinder again. if you have a compressor that will keep up a selection of die grinders is also invaluable. a couple of right angles ones as well. with small wire wheels, roloc style arbor so you you can have sandpaper or surface conditioning discs etc, a rounded end burr on one, a small zip disc on one, etc all time savers.
grab a welder, grab some scrap metal, practice. watch a few you tubes. practice and watch how the heat distorts etc. pretty soon you will be welding small patches and then progress to bigger stuff. start with thicker metals and work down to get the feel and watch how the welding puddle moves as you work. watch the stick out and see how it affects the weld.

this guy has a few different videos that explain a bunch

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KrwmK7df-s

[mr48chev]

I'm not even going to suggest that he try to weld it himself. What a welding supply might have though is that they know someone who does portable welding for a reasonable rate or what welding shop or person who takes on small welding jobs is reasonable in the area and does a top rate job to boot. That is a job that a buddy of mine can do in a little over an hour in his shop and he is the guy who still gets called out when welding jobs are so critical no one else is qualified.

I truly believe we need to stop beating up on Jeff because he doesn't weld and really isn't interested. Lets help him figure out a way to get this done without breaking the bank.

[_Ogre]

Originally Posted by mr48chev

Lets help him figure out a way to get this done without breaking the bank.

you mean like learning how to weld?
not beating on anyone, just pointing out the benefits of knowing how to weld
i'd trust a decent welded in c-notch over a bolt c-notch in any day

unless jeff wants his headlights pointed at the stars, i assume he's going to drop the front too
plus it's always nice to not "call a guy" because you need a small brake line bracket relocated

[jeffs56]

I do appreciate all the help guys. I wouldn’t mind learning how to weld at all. Learning on a c notch that is going to carry my family in. Probably not a good idea to learn on lol

[MiraclePieCo]

Install some flat rubber bump stops and let 'er hit the frame. I've run with as little as 1-3/4" clearance between my rear axle and frame, and it only hit bottom once. Depends on your spring rate.

[Driver_WT]

Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo

Install some flat rubber bump stops and let 'er hit the frame. I've run with as little as 1-3/4" clearance between my rear axle and frame, and it only hit bottom once. Depends on your spring rate.

That is a small amount of clearance.

I have been very fortunate with my truck project as I have a good friend that has been welding for years and he has a nice Miller welder.