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Old 12-27-2014, 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by SYCARMS View Post
Those hubs will not weld good for they are made of gray metal. Mostly recycled aluminum but other compounds and minerals which does not make the best aluminum, and impossible to weld that is with a good penetration and bond. Your best bet is to cut the hubs off using a die grinder and buy new hubs for it.
You can weld them. you got to use a arc welder instead of mig. Use a rod intended for cast. I've welded up several sets converting them to the keyway axle. Tore the stud mounts off one but the welds were no issue
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