Originally Posted By Bad340fish
Were the welds factory? Mine failed on one side once, didn't break the pinion but put a hell of dent in the floor.

The factory weld had almost zero penetration, its a miracle it lasted the 35years it did before it broke.


The welds were definitely not factory. The springs were re-located 1.5" inward by the previous owner. I'm guessing they were his welds