Welding & Changing Tyres off Rims - Bush Mechanic Style.

[AB]

Changing tyres and welding in the outback, bush mechanic style.

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[Forest1970]

Well done Gents, great Vid

[leadsled]

its the Blair Witch project style tyre removal video

[rusty_nail]

wouldnt welding like that damage your battery?

[BigRAWesty]

wouldnt welding like that damage your battery?

Yes it may but if you break a spring, or radius arm.. I'm willing to f a battery to get my patrol out..

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

[rusty_nail]

Yes it may but if you break a spring, or radius arm.. I'm willing to f a battery to get my patrol out..

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

true, i spose a 200$ battery is cheaper than a 2000$ tow job.

[BigRAWesty]

true, i spose a 200$ battery is cheaper than a 2000$ tow job.

That's my logic.
Also when welding a spring over lap/ layer it by about 30mm. And only weld along the sides.
This gives a far stronger joint, and still maintains original height..
ONLY IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS!!!!

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

[kegatron]

just need to remember to pack some welding rods..

[pearcey]

Guys it does not damage batteries, but you must use batteries that are in good condition and fully charged
I have welded springs, a caravan draw bar and even a cracked diff ,we tried running 36 volt but found it had way to much amperage and started to blow holes even in 6mm plate.

[Bloodyaussie]

Is the video link still active, would be nice to view it

Yes????????????????????????????????

[mjr350]

I've heard that you can also weld straight from an alternator. Is this correct?

[hoppingmad]

ill stick with the batteries out of the car to help prevent any further damage.

[macca]

Don't ever, never, ever, even remotely ever think about welding a rim with a mounted tyre! :blowup:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBUVzgCHHuA

[pat in a troll]

I heard welding split rims with tyres on is a real blast