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Old 11-21-2017, 12:28 PM   #15
DieselSJ
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Re: Rear suspension rework

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Originally Posted by tinydb84 View Post
It is done as the welds cool in order do decrease the stress and reduce the likelihood of the welds cracking. Mild and cast steel have different cooling rates and it is really common for welds on cast steel to crack.
Well I learned something today. Thank you.
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