Make sure that anyone welding on an axle housing knows enough to put it in a
good supporting structure first to prevent the heat from warping the
housing.
Gordon Glasgow
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From: datsun-roadsters-bounces+gsglasgow=comcast.net@autox.team.net
[mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces+gsglasgow=comcast.net@autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Joe Russo
Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2008 6:24 AM
To: 'roadsters'
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] more torque rod questions?
"hi everyone
the rod that goes from the rear axle housing to the frame (perpendicular to
the axle housing)? did/do these break regularly? "
I read the responses to Steve's question and am looking for similar
inputs/advice. My "torque rod" mount broke at the axel tube. The body mount
is good. It looks to have been welded once...rather poorly. Do you think I
should weld it back in place? I am having the rear springs "re-sprung" so I
figured I would have them weld it back on the axel tube at that time but I
would want to add the re-enforcements too...
Perhaps there is another (root) cause for the breakage - other than spirited
driving?
Thoughts? Advice? Re-enforcement directions? (re-enforce in what plane x, y,
or z) (parallel to rod, perpendicular to rod, or up and down?)
Car is a 70 SRL
Thanks,
Joe
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