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m3Dan 09-13-2011 05:35 PM

Trailing arm bushing - accidentally cut into arm a bit, am I screwed :O ?
 
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so on my quest to get out my trailing arm bushing my saw was in a bit of an angle and i did not notice that it was cutting into the back end of my arm a bit... the cut is about 1/8" or maybe 3/16 deep on the back side of it... i'm worried my car is going to kill me now :( Am I over reacting?? something I can just liquid weld up?? On the bright side, it came right out and it is on the beefy side of the arm, not on any skinny part... I think i'm alright, but just wanted check with a pro

Manolito 09-13-2011 10:00 PM

You have created a sharp spot where a crack can start in a piece of metal that is under stress all the time, but I would use it. I might put something in that slot to keep the water out, but that's all.

Jared at Pelican Parts 09-14-2011 07:41 AM

At the very least, i'd fill that slot with JB Weld, then sand it down.

m3Dan 09-14-2011 12:23 PM

k, when I was cutting it was very deceiving on how straight the cut was near the end and it just went through like butter :( glad it was in the thickest part of the arm


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