TIG Welding on a TJ

Hi,
I was planning on moving the coil spring perch's on the Dana44
on the back of my TJ to bring them back level under normal
circumstances, due to a suspension lift then arm adjustments to
realign the pinion angle. I am planning on using my TIG it has HF or
Lift start as an initiation sequence. What safety precautions would
be recommended in relation to the electrics on the vehicle before
beginning to weld.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers
Nick

Keep the ground as close to your work as possible and stay away from the gas
tank.
Coasty

"Nick" > wrote in message
...
> Hi,
> I was planning on moving the coil spring perch's on the Dana44
> on the back of my TJ to bring them back level under normal
> circumstances, due to a suspension lift then arm adjustments to
> realign the pinion angle. I am planning on using my TIG it has HF or
> Lift start as an initiation sequence. What safety precautions would
> be recommended in relation to the electrics on the vehicle before
> beginning to weld.
>
> Any information would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Cheers
> Nick

I usually disconnect the battery as well, but I may be off base on that.
Figure it doesn't hurt.

Carl

"Nick" > wrote in message
...
> Hi,
> I was planning on moving the coil spring perch's on the Dana44
> on the back of my TJ to bring them back level under normal
> circumstances, due to a suspension lift then arm adjustments to
> realign the pinion angle. I am planning on using my TIG it has HF or
> Lift start as an initiation sequence. What safety precautions would
> be recommended in relation to the electrics on the vehicle before
> beginning to weld.
>
> Any information would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Cheers
> Nick

I have done plenty of MIG and SMAW welding on vehicles with no problems, but
considering the effects of HF with TIG, I would disconnect the battery
ground to protect components. Perhaps not necessary, but it couldn't hurt.
--
Stupendous Man,
Defender of Freedom, Advocate of Liberty

I like to have someone watching me with a fire extinguisher, water hose
and tarps.
God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
http://www.billhughes.com/

"Nick" > wrote in message
...
> Hi,
> I was planning on moving the coil spring perch's on the Dana44
> on the back of my TJ to bring them back level under normal
> circumstances, due to a suspension lift then arm adjustments to
> realign the pinion angle. I am planning on using my TIG it has HF or
> Lift start as an initiation sequence. What safety precautions would
> be recommended in relation to the electrics on the vehicle before
> beginning to weld.
>
> Any information would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Cheers
> Nick

Bill,

Tarps?

Carl

"L.W. (Bill) Hughes III" > wrote in message
...
> I like to have someone watching me with a fire extinguisher, water hose
> and tarps.
> God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
> http://www.billhughes.com/
>
> "Nick" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Hi,
>> I was planning on moving the coil spring perch's on the Dana44
>> on the back of my TJ to bring them back level under normal
>> circumstances, due to a suspension lift then arm adjustments to
>> realign the pinion angle. I am planning on using my TIG it has HF or
>> Lift start as an initiation sequence. What safety precautions would
>> be recommended in relation to the electrics on the vehicle before
>> beginning to weld.
>>
>> Any information would be greatly appreciated.
>>
>> Cheers
>> Nick
>
>

Not off-base at all. It is a very good idea, and most auto companies
recommend this as well. There is a risk of ruining the computer. Even
static electricity can damage an EPROM.

Chris

Carl S wrote:
> I usually disconnect the battery as well, but I may be off base on that.
> Figure it doesn't hurt.
>
> Carl
>
> "Nick" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Hi,
>> I was planning on moving the coil spring perch's on the Dana44
>> on the back of my TJ to bring them back level under normal
>> circumstances, due to a suspension lift then arm adjustments to
>> realign the pinion angle. I am planning on using my TIG it has HF or
>> Lift start as an initiation sequence. What safety precautions would
>> be recommended in relation to the electrics on the vehicle before
>> beginning to weld.
>>
>> Any information would be greatly appreciated.
>>
>> Cheers
>> Nick
>
>

I meant tarps like a trucker would tarp his load on with:
http://shop.coversuperstore.com/inde...tegoryID=35 9
Not the plastic covers, you might buy from China. You may substitute a heavy
wool blanket to smother any flames.
God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
http://www.billhughes.com/

"Carl S" > wrote in message
. ..
> Bill,
>
> Tarps?
>
> Carl
>
> "L.W. (Bill) Hughes III" > wrote in message
> ...
> > I like to have someone watching me with a fire extinguisher, water
hose
> > and tarps.
> > God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
> > http://www.billhughes.com/
> >
> > "Nick" > wrote in message
> > ...
> >> Hi,
> >> I was planning on moving the coil spring perch's on the Dana44
> >> on the back of my TJ to bring them back level under normal
> >> circumstances, due to a suspension lift then arm adjustments to
> >> realign the pinion angle. I am planning on using my TIG it has HF or
> >> Lift start as an initiation sequence. What safety precautions would
> >> be recommended in relation to the electrics on the vehicle before
> >> beginning to weld.
> >>
> >> Any information would be greatly appreciated.
> >>
> >> Cheers
> >> Nick
> >
> >
>
>

What do you use the tarps for?

Carl

"L.W. (Bill) Hughes III" > wrote in message
...
>I meant tarps like a trucker would tarp his load on with:
> http://shop.coversuperstore.com/inde...tegoryID=35 9
> Not the plastic covers, you might buy from China. You may substitute a
> heavy
> wool blanket to smother any flames.
> God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
> http://www.billhughes.com/
>
> "Carl S" > wrote in message
> . ..
>> Bill,
>>
>> Tarps?
>>
>> Carl
>>
>> "L.W. (Bill) Hughes III" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > I like to have someone watching me with a fire extinguisher, water
> hose
>> > and tarps.
>> > God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
>> > http://www.billhughes.com/
>> >
>> > "Nick" > wrote in message
>> > ...
>> >> Hi,
>> >> I was planning on moving the coil spring perch's on the Dana44
>> >> on the back of my TJ to bring them back level under normal
>> >> circumstances, due to a suspension lift then arm adjustments to
>> >> realign the pinion angle. I am planning on using my TIG it has HF or
>> >> Lift start as an initiation sequence. What safety precautions would
>> >> be recommended in relation to the electrics on the vehicle before
>> >> beginning to weld.
>> >>
>> >> Any information would be greatly appreciated.
>> >>
>> >> Cheers
>> >> Nick
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>

What Year?

On Sun, 28 Jan 2007 22:15:59 +0000, Nick
> wrote:

>Hi,
> I was planning on moving the coil spring perch's on the Dana44
>on the back of my TJ to bring them back level under normal
>circumstances, due to a suspension lift then arm adjustments to
>realign the pinion angle. I am planning on using my TIG it has HF or
>Lift start as an initiation sequence. What safety precautions would
>be recommended in relation to the electrics on the vehicle before
>beginning to weld.
>
>Any information would be greatly appreciated.
>
>Cheers
>Nick