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Also...brand new wheel bearings...will they take the heat? or am I gonna have to drop another $50 into bearings and seals?



I'd knock the bearings and seals out... you should be
able to re-use them(if you are careful knocking them
out) slide hammer with a hook. How far away is the
bearing from where you will be welding... if its over
1" away you could use cold rags ... short welds of
1/2" then cool