Is it OK to weld Tie Downs to Frame
Due to the after market bed and air bags on my truck Torklift does not have Tie down tubes to fit my truck. I found someone who can fabricate them and then weld them to the frame. Is this safe to do? ...
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If 'they' can fabricate and weld to the frame, then they can fabricate and bolt to the frame. Welding to the frame is faster than drilling holes and bolting; that is why they want to do it. And welding to the frame means they are there forever until you or the next owner cuts them off, and what it you damage one...
As for the electronics, I've welded on a few different vehicles (frame/body/stuff bolted to the frame, trailer hitched to the truck). Make sure you have a good clean ground for the welder on or near what you are welding on, and I've always pulled a battery cable on the vehicle.
As for the electronics, I've welded on a few different vehicles (frame/body/stuff bolted to the frame, trailer hitched to the truck). Make sure you have a good clean ground for the welder on or near what you are welding on, and I've always pulled a battery cable on the vehicle.
