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  1. 7th September 2012, 09:26 AM #21
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    Quote Originally Posted by modman View Post
    Turn or grind the weld from the pin at the chassis end of the TA
    Sleeve the TA with closest fit hollow bar
    Sikaflex or plug weld bar
    CHEAP!!!!!
    I know someone will tut tut the grind or turn but I'm pretty sure
    That part is superfluous to the integrity of the TA
    (has been mentioned before)
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    Quote Originally Posted by uninformed View Post
    I think you may be correct modman. They are friction welded, so a little different to conventional welding where the weld that is above the surface is reinforcing.

    Yep, friction welded so what you see is just flash that AFAIK can easily/safely be removed
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  2. 8th September 2012, 06:40 AM #22
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    "closest fit hollow bar"

    NB32H

    Yeah its got a seam but its cheap and slides over stock arms like hot butter (one the flash from the friction weld is reduced in diameter), splash the MIG around and for probably less than $30 you have arms that most likely wont bend

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  3. 8th September 2012, 06:51 AM #23
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    I have some Mecaval 147 hollow bar, 40.5mm OD according to an old post to sleeve mine.

    They won't bend
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