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02-17-2010 02:24 PM #25
I can't see how the thing you show would add anything meaningful tothe joint. It might resist some twisting moment but basicly your welding strategy I believe is faulty and you will actually create a joint that is weaker by welding the two tubes to that piece inside with a wide bead, whereas if you used some holes so that you could do a rosette weld you could get some shared shear resistance.
Looking at the drawing of the frame member, you need to analize just what forces apply where---the power will be applied forward along the bottom rail at where ever your lower torque arms attach but they will probably be a couple feet forward of the axle so the joints shouldn't have anything but carry the weight of the rear portion of the body.
I saw last night on fb about John. The world sure lost a great one. I'm going to miss his humor, advice, and perspective from another portion of the world. Rest in Peace Johnboy.
John Norton aka johnboy