Welding/ lift install help

[Grizzly4x4]

Hello,
If there are any welders out there who would be willing to give up a day or two to help me, I would be willing to pay you for your time ( food and drink of choice too of course  //cheers2//).

I have ordered a spoa lift for my samurai that involves welding new spring perches and shock mounts on. I do not have a welder nor experience with one so I am looking for help.

[LUVNMY06TJ]

There are a few guys on here who definitely have the experience, but alas I am not one. Good luck!

[clark123456]

I have the tools, but not the time.  I recommend you get a welder and start learning how to weld.  I went with a very nice 120v flux core mig welder, but if I had it to do again I'd go with an average 220v welder with gas instead of flux core.  Once you have a welder you will use it a bunch.  Craigslist is a good place to find a welder, but be sure to get forum feedback before buying one to make sure it is a value.

Good luck.

- Torg

[patman]

How far do you want to go? I have a friend in Trenton, SC who may be up for it

[Mortalis5509]

I have a Hobart 220v that works nicely. Not very expensive.

[kvom]

With due respect to the above posts, I would not be welding suspension parts as a first "learning" project.

[Mortalis5509]

With due respect to the above posts, I would not be welding suspension parts as a first "learning" project.

I agree, just naming a welder that's a descent price that can do a lot. Something to learn with and more.

[frenchlayer]

I'm still a welding newb and would not be comfortable doing something critical either


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[clark123456]

With due respect to the above posts, I would not be welding suspension parts as a first "learning" project.

Perhaps that is a good consideration.  I did weld up a table and two bumpers before I welded up the rear axle.

- Torg

[Grizzly4x4]

With due respect to the above posts, I would not be welding suspension parts as a first "learning" project.

My exact thoughts. Plus, finding someone to help means I could see how they do it and what's needed. I can't really do that if I just drop it off at AllSouth. And I could get it done sooner. I don't think I'm going to be able to afford their price right now so the lift would have to wait a month or two if I can't find someone.

[Grizzly4x4]

I found someone at work who can weld!
Hooray for facilities, I didn't know that they had all kinds of welding equipment left over from a buildout.  //SLAMIN//
And that means no delay on my lift install! Well besides for whenever the kit decides to show up (RRO said about two weeks yesterday when I called them).

[Blue J]

Cry once and get it done right the 1st time. Allsouth welded my c-gussets and did an excellent job. If I add an Artec truss they will be doing it. That being said I weld and have been welding for several years but I do not have a mig welder nor the automotive expertise. I don't want to cook any key components. That's why I pay a professional.

I welded my sliders. They look crappy (flux core weld) but who cares they will probably get bent or broken eventually.

If you are going to teach yourself to weld, learn to butt weld two pieces together. Weld in different positions. Learn what will happen when you burn through a thinner piece. Watch plenty of U tube video's, remember you want it to sound like you are frying eggs. Let us know how it comes out.