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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For truck frames a commercial DC arc welder will work in terms of generating a deep enough weld to hold together. If you have welded truck frames for a living then go for it. But a 1/2" Grade 5 bolt is strong enough and provides for removal of the tie-downs later by you or the next owner.
The tie-downs each only need to resist 300 lbs. of pulling force from the camper. Having the turnbuckles tighter than that and the anchor plates start to pull out of most campers.
The tie-downs each only need to resist 300 lbs. of pulling force from the camper. Having the turnbuckles tighter than that and the anchor plates start to pull out of most campers.
