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Welding to frame

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Sonny Heath

09-21-2002 05:36:55




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Can someone with experience please tell me if it would be OK to weld some brackets to the top rail of a big truck frame> I'am putting a big aluminum box on a Freightliner and I have to attach some iron brackets to the top of the frame to raise the box up by ten inches. I have the brackets bolted to the box and have it sitting on the frame but it will turn out to be a major job to mark the holes then remove the box, take the truck out from under and drill the holes and then put it back on, so thats why I'm thinking of just welding to the top rail. Another question- could I burn holes in the top rails to allow me to bolt the brackets which already have the holes drilled in them? Many Thanks, Sonny

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Dave

09-21-2002 11:50:25




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 Re: Welding to frame in reply to Sonny Heath, 09-21-2002 05:36:55  
You can weld to the truck frame with E7018 low hydrogen electrode. Make sure this electrode is fresh and has not been laying around a while as it picks up moisture and is no longer low hydrogen. If you are not an experienced welder I would suggest that you have a qualified person do the job. By NO means should you burn any holes in the frame.



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welder devon

09-25-2002 17:38:17




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 Re: Re: Welding to frame in reply to Dave, 09-21-2002 11:50:25  
ok go along with what dave said but he didn't tell you it would be best to run your welder at dc+ between 100-150 on your dial good luck



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Greg(Mo)

09-21-2002 09:05:35




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 Re: Welding to frame in reply to Sonny Heath, 09-21-2002 05:36:55  
Don't burn or drill any holes on the top or bottom
flanges of the frame! Usually, boxes are mounted
with long U-bolts or heavy threaded rod & related
hardware, with oak as the spacer. I suggest you do a search on truck bodies and equipment, and see if
you can find a source for parts in your area. But definately don't burn holes in top of the frame, as that will ruin it. Good luck



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Don LC

09-21-2002 18:18:26




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 Re: Re: Welding to frame in reply to Greg(Mo), 09-21-2002 09:05:35  
Do not weld, burn or drill holes in a truck frame.....use " U " bolts..... .



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