Diamond S subframe fix or buy a replacement?

sledheadd · Oct 26, 2013

I have a diamond S chrome moly sub frame and the lower a arm mount got bent on a awkward landing from a jump.
The mount is pushed back about half an inch or so enough that the spindle sits almost vertical and the ski tip is about 1"1/2 further back then the other ski.
I'm looking for advice from people with experience with chrome moly.
Can I just bend it back and gusset it somehow or cut it out and weld a new mount in it's place. I'm assuming it has to be tig welded ?
I'd hate to have to fork out the $$$ for another sub frame.

I will be contacting Scott at Diamond S after the weekend to see what he thinks.

SNWMBL · Oct 26, 2013

Bend it back and then gusset it, no need to buy a new one. TIG is preferred but MIG will work fine for what you're wanting to do.

M5- · Oct 27, 2013

SNWMBL said:
Bend it back and then gusset it, no need to buy a new one. TIG is preferred but MIG will work fine for what you're wanting to do.

What he said

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SRXSRULE · Oct 27, 2013

IMO I disagree. Ive had Moly race car chassis before and once stuff bends on them they often will not bend back. It liked to snap off or rip open the tubing. If it were me I would cut it out and replace it. Mig welding will be fine, just don't get it too hot. Do short welds and move around. Eric

M5- · Oct 28, 2013

Post a pic of the damage so we can see whats up, then we can tell you for sure how best to fix it.

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sledheadd · Nov 4, 2013

Thanks for your replies guys.
Hopefully I will have time to tear into it this week then I'll post up some pics.
I'm leaning towards cutting it out and welding in a new bracket.

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