I'm currently going through the front suspension on my ranchero. Other than everything being worn out and bent tie rods, it hasn't been to surprising. That was until last night.
The drivers side lower a-arm has some damage around the bushing. No biggie as I will just repair it. When I went to remove it, it wasn't budging. Started giving it a closer look to see if it was just me and sure enough I had a problem. Someone else may have, however I never have seen a bushing welded to the a-arm before.
I'm not seeing where it's welded. It looks like the flange of the bushing is up against the a-arm, like should it be. Maybe I'm missing something?
Looked at it again. Is it where you marked it with a felt pen?
Quote from: rmk57 on 2021-03-11 09:28
I'm not seeing where it's welded. It looks like the flange of the bushing is up against the a-arm, like should it be. Maybe I'm missing something?
Looked at it again. Is it where you marked it with a felt pen?
You are correct in the picture with the felt pen is marked on top of the welds. In the picture without the ink, you can follow the outer line circle of the bushing. The bushing edge is sharp and then fades away. The faded away parts are the welds.
An angle grinder should fix that right up!
Quote from: Lgcustom on 2021-03-11 10:24
An angle grinder should fix that right up!
That's what I used. Came out quick after cutting the welds. I will be repairing the a-arm tonight.
I've seen them spot welded to keep them from moving, Mark
I have too... Probably means the hole has stretched out and the weld was to keep it locked in place...