Broken Lower 3 Point Hitch Arm

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A good weld should be strong enough....V it out and don't over heat and heat treat.
That’s what I did and I’ll soon know. We have more rain on the way and I need to do more work on the road drainage.
 
   / Broken Lower 3 Point Hitch Arm #12  
would be interested in what you find at TSC. have not seen any lift arms (do carry lift links) at my local one.
 
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That’s what I did and I’ll soon know. We have more rain on the way and I need to do more work on the road drainage.
I have made 6 or 7 pairs and you should be just fine with the deep V weld.
 
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I used it today with a box scraper and the weld held up fine. I didn't have any of the ripper teeth down and that was what caused the initial problem when a tooth got caught on a large immovable rock. So far so good.
 
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Yes, a visit to Tractor Supply is on my list for tomorrow, storm allowing. I think the new set just has to be close.
Pretty darn close to not effect the toplink much.
 
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Pretty darn close to not effect the toplink much.
Yeah, TSC’s offering is way too long. For now I’m going to stay with the weld repaired arm.
 
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Second day working with the welded arm. It seems fine and I think I will give myself at least a B+ for welding and heat treating.
 
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