Posted April 7, 20159 yr comment_467260 Hi guys, i'm considering getting a set of the BC coilovers. They require you to cut off your strut housing leaving a 2" nub. The new assembly slides over the 2" nub and then you weld the new assembly to the base. Sounds easy enough, right? My question is this.... is it necessary to remove the wheel bearings to do so? Maybe im being lazy but it would be soooo much easier to just unbolt the assembly from the car, weld them on, then reinstall. Other than having to remove the brand new bearings I just put in, probably have to buy new bearings, reinstall and repack with grease. Will the welder heat up the carrier so much that it could warp the bearings? Just wanted your thoughts. Here is the link to the coilovers. http://www.jpngarage.com/260Z-280Z-BC-br-coilovers-19745-to-1978-BR-74-78-280Z.htm Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/51263-welding-on-the-strut-housings-without-removing-bearings/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 8, 20159 yr comment_467264 I think you will be ok with temperature. Just let it cool between hits and make sure the electrical path is not through the bearings. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/51263-welding-on-the-strut-housings-without-removing-bearings/#findComment-467264 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 8, 20159 yr comment_467268 I also don't think there would be a problem. Stich weld if necessary. And as suggested... Don't clamp your ground wire onto the rotating portion. Clamp the ground onto the same side of the bearings the weld will be located so the welding current doesn't have to go through the balls. It's never good to send welding current through the balls. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/51263-welding-on-the-strut-housings-without-removing-bearings/#findComment-467268 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 8, 20159 yr comment_467287 It's never good to send welding current through the balls. That should be in every automotive and aerospace welding manual. No one will forget it Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/51263-welding-on-the-strut-housings-without-removing-bearings/#findComment-467287 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 8, 20159 yr comment_467288 Not the kind of thing you do twice. Next time you're here, remind me to tell you a story about troubleshooting an ignition problem on my old Alfa... The Prince of Darkness taught me a lesson in a somewhat related way... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/51263-welding-on-the-strut-housings-without-removing-bearings/#findComment-467288 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 8, 20159 yr comment_467292 I bet it was painful! btw I have a mustang TB for you. Want me to mail it or wait until you and Rene visit us or we go there Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/51263-welding-on-the-strut-housings-without-removing-bearings/#findComment-467292 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 8, 20159 yr comment_467296 Oh geez! Take the bearings and hubs off the spindle - the rotor and hub will get in the way when welding the strut tubes. You don't have to buy new bearings or races when putting them back on, just repack. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/51263-welding-on-the-strut-housings-without-removing-bearings/#findComment-467296 Share on other sites More sharing options...
September 12, 20159 yr comment_477401 old post, but I think he was concerned about the rear struts and bearings. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/51263-welding-on-the-strut-housings-without-removing-bearings/#findComment-477401 Share on other sites More sharing options...
September 14, 20159 yr comment_477501 It's never good to send welding current through the balls. Absolutely. That would be torture! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/51263-welding-on-the-strut-housings-without-removing-bearings/#findComment-477501 Share on other sites More sharing options...
September 14, 20159 yr comment_477532 Sorry, I meant rear hub. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/51263-welding-on-the-strut-housings-without-removing-bearings/#findComment-477532 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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