Nope, I'm not kidding. That was the idea that I came up with at the time and thats what I believe is what I would do in that situation. Sure, the shock is under pressure and could potentially explode due to excessive heat from welding. Sure, the spring may heat up too much and therefore change its properties no longer giving it a "spring" characteristic. All things you must take into consideration. I have welded on springs with success and not so much success. In fact, I rewelded hooks onto the original springs that support the saddle on my dads 1946 James with SUCCESS! Did I mention I wasnt kidding?Your kidding right...?
EDIT: I see Lee already addressed the ridiculousness of doing this
Caf'd Out said:Nope, I'm not kidding. That was the idea that I came up with at the time and thats what I believe is what I would do in that situation. Sure, the shock is under pressure and could potentially explode due to excessive heat from welding. Sure, the spring may heat up too much and therefore change its properties no longer giving it a "spring" characteristic. All things you must take into consideration. I have welded on springs with success and not so much success. In fact, I rewelded hooks onto the original springs that support the saddle on my dads 1946 James with SUCCESS! Did I mention I wasnt kidding?
a shock IS OIL UNDER PRESSURE in a steel tube i dont think you understand the OIL UNDER PRESSURE part but if you reworked a what ever 1940 something seat im sure you are skilled enuff. Im not the guy to talk any body outta anything but my sugestion is this, sell tickets put me down for two what is your paypal. ok we both know this is not the best idea you have had today, but me and you will make that our little secret.Caf'd Out said:Nope, I'm not kidding. That was the idea that I came up with at the time and thats what I believe is what I would do in that situation. Sure, the shock is under pressure and could potentially explode due to excessive heat from welding. Sure, the spring may heat up too much and therefore change its properties no longer giving it a "spring" characteristic. All things you must take into consideration. I have welded on springs with success and not so much success. In fact, I rewelded hooks onto the original springs that support the saddle on my dads 1946 James with SUCCESS! Did I mention I wasnt kidding?
Caf'd Out said:Everyone has their own opinion. Someday I'll be a professional like you lot and can bash everyone for their "rediculousness". I guess my 2 pennies weren't enough to win this crowd. Better luck next time. Sorry for the jack.