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quietman
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• Laguna Hills, CA, USA |
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• Registered on 2/8/2005 |
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 Posted:12/2/2005 14:32 |
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Well thanks to my father-in-law it is fixed. Took less than an hour and is 10X stronger than stock.
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The Original welds were just layed on top of the metal, no penetration. The two spots that did have some penetration simply served to start a tear of the bracket that pulled out a chunk of it.
We were able to get the bracket into place without having to unbolt the Track Bar, and it was amazing (to me anyway) how my dad was able to use a tack here and there to "shrink" the bracket in tight to where it needed to be.
He really understands how to manipulate metal with heat.
The end result is a totally welded bracket, completely straight and true, and it only took him about 20 minutes of actually welding, and 3.5 rods.
 
PHOTO GALLERY HERE:
http://www.martialartsacademy.org/leviweldfailure.htm
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Quietman
www.roenation.com
2005 EXCURSION LIMITED Eddie Bauer edition 4X4 PSD
4" FabTech lift/level, Bilstein mono-gas shocks, Rancho Steering Stabilizer
Silverstars, BFG 295/75/16 AT KO's on Factory Mags
LANDYOT Generation II Radius Rods, Ford factory hood insulator
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CHPMustang
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• Plano, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 7/24/2002 |
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Posted:12/2/2005 15:50 |
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I'd say treating Dad out to a fine dinner is in order
Back on the road again! 
Bill
2002 Excursion XLT-P 4x4 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel
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monsta
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• The Big Island, HI, USA |
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• Registered on 1/5/2002 |
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Posted:12/2/2005 17:54 |
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Hey...let's make him FAMOUS! 
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Scott Stover
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• Fayetteville, NC, USA |
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• Registered on 4/16/2004 |
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Posted:12/2/2005 22:10 |
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Glad ya got er fixed brother!!
Scott
2000 X 4x4 V-10 4.3 LS
K&N
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David Rush
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• Greenville, SC, USA |
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• Registered on 4/11/2004 |
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Posted:12/6/2005 11:06 |
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