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#23779 12/14/2003 5:42 AM | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 91 Member | | Member Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 91 | is it possible to weld a gas shock absorber without it blowing up? the end broke off..help! | | |
#23780 12/14/2003 7:19 PM | Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 1,586 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 1,586 | If you mean the end on the rod,yes you can weld that but the cylinder end may be dangerous. In any case, buying a replacemnt might be a better idea. | | |
#23781 12/14/2003 7:46 PM | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 91 Member | | Member Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 91 | it is the cylinder end and a new one is about $120 and i would like to know if it can be done or not | | |
#23782 12/14/2003 7:48 PM | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,820 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,820 | Gas shocks are not that expensive. You might be able to buy a new shock for the same price it would cost to get the shock welded ($10.00) and it would probably be better in the long run. 
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#23783 12/14/2003 7:52 PM | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 91 Member | | Member Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 91 | this is not a shock off a truck or a car it is off my snowmobile i thought this would be a good place to ask some info and a new one is worth $120 i all ready priced it out | | |
#23784 12/15/2003 11:11 AM | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 198 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 198 | Trust a Canadian to ask a question like that!!!  What if you kept the gas section as cool as possible?...freeze it first. keep it packed in ice while welding a little at a time. How did you break it in the first place...hit a huge frozen cow pie?
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#23785 12/15/2003 4:38 PM | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,384 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,384 | MIG welder, spot, spot, spot-you should be alright. Bucket of water to stand shock in to keep it cool, take your time, wear protection, results may vary, not responsible for injury. I'm cheap sometimes, I would try to weld it, its no good now, if it doesn't weld you have lost nothing but time. Brian | | |
#23786 12/16/2003 4:50 AM | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,820 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,820 | I see no one here telling you it's OK to weld a gas shock. I personally would be concerned about the expansion of the gas under any kind of heat for any length of time causing an explosion. A bucket of water won't help in that case. Have you tried to contact the manufacturer and ask for suggestions? They probably have had this happen before and if a new shock is the answer, that might be the right answer!
"Truckin' Around .......... Since 1937!" My name is Joe and I am addicted to Classic Country Music. I just can't hep myself.Operators are standing by to take your calls! Now cruising in the Passing Lane | | |
#23787 12/16/2003 5:25 AM | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,384 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,384 | I have torched them off of cars, still got most of my fingers. In reality, the gas charge is minimal, simply keeps the oil from foaming under harsh conditions. Kinda like a Coke in a bottle, only bubbles once pressure is lost. I'm really not afraid of MIG welding anything except gas tanks, sometimes they swell up & don't fit where they used to go. Brian | | |
#23788 12/16/2003 6:31 AM | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 91 Member | | Member Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 91 | thanks for the info i will wait and see how many yes and no answers i get and then i will go from there | | |
#23789 12/16/2003 7:53 AM | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 215 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 215 | I once torched a gas shock right in half
and all it did was put the torch out,I doubt it was flammble at all more like co2 or somthing
so GO FOR IT BUT BE CAREFULL | | |
#23790 12/16/2003 10:23 PM | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 990 Member | | Member Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 990 | usually charged with nitrogen. | | |
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