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3. Using a permanent marker, mark the inside circumference of
the bracket slots on the axle.
4. Remove the C-clamp and bracket. Remove the paint on the
axles to expose bare metal where indicated by the marker.
Make sure there is no paint remaining where the bracket will be
welded.
5. Remark the vertical and horizontal center marks.
6. Replace the bracket over the sanded area and secure it in
place with C-clamps.
7. Using a MIG or ARC welder, tack-weld the left and right
ends of each slot and then weld the entire length of the slot.
Do not weld in any other location.
8. Repeat steps 1-6 for the other axle.
9. When the welds are completely cooled, remove the
C-clamps.
Fix bracket to axle with a clamp so that center of
weld slot sits over the horizontal center line
Align the center slot of the
bracket with the vertical line
Tack weld at these 4 locations
After tack welding, make a 1/4 llet
weld around the entire perimeter of
both slots
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