Jack,
I've done enough whining about this subject lately, I suppose it's time
to offer some input...
1. Yes, any competent welder can handle this(or incompetent for that
matter, I did mine myself)
2. A good mig welder works very well, but I suppose it could be arc
welded if one wasn't available
3. My friend (body man by trade) fabricated the ones for my TR6 out of
the same gauge steel as the frame. Any body shop should be able to
handle this. The TRF reinforcements have air holes in them so as not to
trap moisture.
While you're in there, check( if you haven't already) the trailing arm
bushings, the shock mounting bolts, the hubs for excessive end float,
and of course the axle shafts. I would also highly suggest that you use
poly mounts for the diff when you put it back together.
Good luck!
Chad Stretz
73 TR6
Date: Wed, 04 Nov 1998 22:13:08 -0600
From: "Jack R. Clark" <drjclark@mindspring.com>
Subject: Tr6; Cracked differential mounts
Hey listers,
I had been hearing the proverbial "clunk" for a few weeks now
and since i could not find any obvious problem with the
u-joints (replaced them) or, at this stage, the diff mounts,
I had no other choice but to remove the differential.
Upon separating the rear u-joint flange from the pinion
flange I was suprised to see oil leaking from in between them.
About 4oz. of oil leaked out altogether. Obviously a failed
oil seal. Upon inspection of the right front mount, I found a
crack running the entire width of the surface of the mount
which meets flush with the rubber bushing.
My questions are:
1. Can this crack simply be welded since it does not involve
the chassis?
2. What type welder works best with this thickness, and type
of metal.
3. Does anyone have any experience with the reinforcements
sold by TRF?
Thanks,
Jack '74 TR6 Cf23352
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