Hyd top link bent

[Kodiak45]

Heated it up last night and straightened it out. I'm going to inspect it tonight and make sure I don't see any cracks. The wet towel worked like a charm. Thanks!

 

[motownbrowne]

This is not necessary. Just extent the rod all the way out and wrap a wet towel around it and the seals won't get any heat. I've done this several times and never had a problem.

That's how I welded the ends onto the two top links and one side link I built this spring. Worked just fine.