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Repaired a Jeep suspension link over the weekend. The snap-ring had popped out and damaged the groove so I machined a new one and then cut the damaged one off the link and welded the newly machined one on. I then beadblasted and painted it as close as I could come with some paint I had on the shelf.
Here is the one with the damaged end link. I quickly welded the snap ring in place a few weeks ago until I could find time to build a replacement end link.
Old one cut off.
Machining a new end link. Had to use my custom made snap-ring grooving tool that I just ground from HSS.
Machining complete.
Test fit of the bushings and sphrerical ball prior to welding.
Proper fit-up is crucial to a strong weld and overall strength of the part. Especially being a suspension component.
Weld completed.
After bead blasting, priming and painting.
Here is the one with the damaged end link. I quickly welded the snap ring in place a few weeks ago until I could find time to build a replacement end link.
Old one cut off.
Machining a new end link. Had to use my custom made snap-ring grooving tool that I just ground from HSS.
Machining complete.
Test fit of the bushings and sphrerical ball prior to welding.
Proper fit-up is crucial to a strong weld and overall strength of the part. Especially being a suspension component.
Weld completed.
After bead blasting, priming and painting.