Weld Crossmember - need garage jig?

Arkenax · Feb 25th, 2013, 09:12

A rear crossmember is rusty on my Volvo 850 GLT, I was told it wasn't too bad, could be welded, can anyone tell me if this weld job needs putting up on ramps/jig in a commercial garage or can be done in the back yard?
Cheers, Steve

GMad · Feb 25th, 2013, 09:35

I would imagine you would only need a jig if said cross member has actually fallen off!
Assuming it is still attached in its rusty state, simply re-weld it

Arkenax · Feb 25th, 2013, 09:52

thanks for that. Rather than get a garage to do it in house I could get a (competent) friend to do it then I hope.

GMad · Feb 25th, 2013, 12:55

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Originally Posted by Arkenax

thanks for that. Rather than get a garage to do it in house I could get a (competent) friend to do it then I hope.

Yeah, I don't see why not.
If you were a little nearer to me, I'd do it for you

Arkenax · Feb 26th, 2013, 07:40

Well ta anyway! I'm going to get MOT test done(tomorrow) at my helpful regular garage and they will I'm sure let me know how far gone it is.

Feb 25th, 2013, 09:12	#1
Arkenax New Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2013 18:55 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bath	Weld Crossmember - need garage jig? A rear crossmember is rusty on my Volvo 850 GLT, I was told it wasn't too bad, could be welded, can anyone tell me if this weld job needs putting up on ramps/jig in a commercial garage or can be done in the back yard? Cheers, Steve

Feb 25th, 2013, 09:35	#2
GMad Premier Member Last Online: Nov 5th, 2014 09:53 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Telford	I would imagine you would only need a jig if said cross member has actually fallen off! Assuming it is still attached in its rusty state, simply re-weld it __________________ SHOULD ANYONE BE OFFENDED BY ANY OF MY POSTS THEN IT SERVES THEM RIGHT FOR STICKING THIER HEAD ABOVE THE BARBED WIRE FENCE THAT IS LIFE !

Feb 25th, 2013, 09:52	#3
Arkenax New Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2013 18:55 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bath	thanks for that. Rather than get a garage to do it in house I could get a (competent) friend to do it then I hope.

Feb 26th, 2013, 07:40	#5
Arkenax New Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2013 18:55 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bath	Well ta anyway! I'm going to get MOT test done(tomorrow) at my helpful regular garage and they will I'm sure let me know how far gone it is.

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