Welding to the Frame?

[CBoug76]

What should be done or not done when you weld brackets to the frame of your 4x4?

Should you disconnect the Battery? the GEM? the Computer?..........???????

 

[CoryL]

I usually disconnect the negative post of the battery.

 

[CBoug76]

Thanks Corl, You were the Member that I wanted to hear it from!

 

[mrboyle]

I have never experienced any problems welding on a vehicle with the battery connected, but to be safe it can't hurt to disconnect the negative cable.

 

[Ranger Digger]

When you weld to a vehicle, you want the ground clamp as close a possible to the working area. The reason for disconnecting the battery is to prevent massive amounts of electricity from flowing through something like the computer and frying it.

 

[yob_yeknom]

According to Ford:

If welding must be done on a frame, make sure the following requirements are met:

l If the frame is attached to the vehicle, the battery ground cable must be disconnected before using any electrical welding equipment.

l Do not use gas welding equipment; arc welding is the only approved method.

l Use a temperature-indicating crayon to ensure that the temperature does not exceed 750ºC (1400ºF).

l Replace spot-welded components by spot welding where possible. If spot welding is not possible, use puddle welding.

 

[CBoug76]

Thanks Guys!!

 

[karl_burns]

Hey CBoug!

What are you welding? Making perches for the back?
Karl

 

[CBoug76]

No.......

I Finally have my Front bumper shackle plates made, and cut, now I have to Mount them, I think im gonna weld and Bolt them in........