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Why not weld them on?


i was told that welding to the frame comprimises the strength of the frame and should be avoided in favour of drilling hole, which have no effect on the frames strength.


In addition to what was already said, there is a method called "cold welding" that should be used when welding on the frame. Only weld any one spot for a few seconds, then move to another spot and do the same there. This will avoid overheating the metal in that area. You dont get a nice pretty bead but who's going to look.

Whenever I get sliders for mine I'm going to have a frame shop weld on plates with sleeves that I can bolt to. Good frame shops know the proper way of welding on them to avoid comprimising the strength.

--Dave

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