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Originally Posted by BrettRS
...My new 1996 Mazda truck failed inspection yesterday for the rusty leaf spring mounts ... I don't weld, unfortunately, so I can't fix that cheaply.
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you shouldn't need to know how to weld! the leaf spring mounting kits for the rangers are bolt-on
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...g+hanger,13610
my dad's '96 needed both sides replaced, my '02 needed the passenger side replaced as soon as i got it. somewhat of a pain, took most of a saturday to grind the one mount off, but doable with normal power tools.
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Originally Posted by BrettRS
Do you have suggestions for a budget modern MIG welder I could learn on? Are MIG welders 240v?
I'm working on getting a pole barn up out on my lot where the pigs are, so I'll be able to set-up a welder there. Garage is too tight at home for any more big equipment. I can wire in 240v outlet or whatever is needed for a MIG when I build the barn.
I've got decades of soldering experience, I own a small tech manufacturing business and I started by building all of the wiring harnesses for the company that I now own. Never touched a welder though, always stood on the sidelines and watched others whenever I needed anything. I'm sure I could learn on YT and with practice...
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i come from a similar background, though entirely self-taught soldering. welding is an entirely different skillset.
i picked up a flux-cored welder on a whim from harbor freight-- always wanted to get into it. MIG/TIG is more usable though with a higher quality finish. i learned this after i got it.
it's a bottomless pit of accessories and parts though. you were warned. i wasn't.
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Originally Posted by weederr33
Got on Newegg to window shop for a new laptop, and saw they have an automotive section O_o
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yea, but not stocked by newegg, stocked by a bunch of rando's that will ship whenever they feel like it. it's like amazon without the amazon part.