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vaughn4 · 03-24-2009, 12:24 PM

I need some good input from some of you experienced fabricators.

I removed 10mm from my factory steering knuckles to improve my steering angle. When i made the modification, i tapered the heck out of the parts to make for the most weld penetration. I preheated the parts with a torch and made two passes with the tig. The first pass i just went around melting the materials together. The second i used filler rod and really put the heat to it. After about 2 miles of driving i broke the drivers side knuckle right at the weld. I have another set of knuckles that i will put back on the car untill i can get these figured out.

Here are a few pictures of when i modded them. Sorry, dont have a picture of the break.

I want some input as to how to make these hold? Please dont say send them to MA Motorsports.

03-24-2009, 12:24 PM	#1
vaughn4 Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: IL Age: 43 Posts: 269 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Welded Spindles? I need some good input from some of you experienced fabricators. I removed 10mm from my factory steering knuckles to improve my steering angle. When i made the modification, i tapered the heck out of the parts to make for the most weld penetration. I preheated the parts with a torch and made two passes with the tig. The first pass i just went around melting the materials together. The second i used filler rod and really put the heat to it. After about 2 miles of driving i broke the drivers side knuckle right at the weld. I have another set of knuckles that i will put back on the car untill i can get these figured out. Here are a few pictures of when i modded them. Sorry, dont have a picture of the break. I want some input as to how to make these hold? Please dont say send them to MA Motorsports.