broken wheel

funindamud · **Posted:** Mon Jul 13, 2009 7:35 pm

icefyre- magnafluxing will cost at least a hundred bucks... ive basically (didnt pass the written part) gotten the AWS pipe certification and ive welded schedule 40 and 80 pipe in all the positions including 6G position. and i have passed tensil and ductility testing in the 6G position, so i know my way around when it comes to welding! and im only 16! this pic is of the 1st pass that i did, i only knocked the flux off of it, havent touched a grinder to it yet. im going over it tomorrow for the 2nd pass along with welding the washers... i know safety is an issue... but I AM looking into getting another set of wheels all the way around... and one have 4 stock ones layin around they wanna sell? PM me...

Funnyman · **Posted:** Mon Jul 13, 2009 7:40 pm

pghruby wrote:

If your rim suffered that much fatigue, I would replace it. There is a point where safety takes place over a few dollars saved...

I agree,from what I saw was no problem,I would do it in a heartbeat but if you saw more cracks up thru the wheel then its time to replace!

funindamud · **Posted:** Mon Jul 13, 2009 7:44 pm

i am going to replace them all the way around just to be safe... i welded it back together so it would hold long enough until i get 4 new ones... again im looking for new wheels IF ANY ONE has them (new or used and not bent) ill buy them... PM me

TeamHog · **Posted:** Tue Jul 14, 2009 12:11 am

What size are they and do you want to replace with stock?
As far as the welding goes... you're on your own.
However, you are only 16 so ask your mom and dad what they think first. You may be good. You may be smart. But your still just, yes just, a minor. If your wheel comes off and hurts someone they are responsible for it and your actions.

funindamud · **Posted:** Tue Jul 14, 2009 12:55 am

team hog- i ride by myself usually... dad told me to weld it back... well i asked mom and her words were "welding what?" so she dont know wat im talkin about... ide like to replace it with stock all the way around... 4x110 in the front and 4x137 in the rear (i think thats the sizes)... you got any thing like that in your surplus of parts?

ChuckOrlando · **Posted:** Tue Jul 14, 2009 5:31 am

I've jerry rigged m fair share including the old washer trick to make bolt holes. One hole maybe I would weld. Even then I would have a new one on the way using the welded one for a back up. To have to weld the whole rim :shock:

funindamud · **Posted:** Mon Jul 20, 2009 11:17 am

well i finally got it done... it doesnt vibrate and it rolls straight... i jumped it a few times last night and it held up fine...

Funnyman · **Posted:** Mon Jul 20, 2009 11:29 am

Nice work.Glad its holding up for you.Just keep an eye out for a new/good used set.

funindamud · **Posted:** Mon Jul 20, 2009 9:13 pm

thanks... im still looking for a set...if any one has a set PM me...

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