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John,
This question
does come up from time to time for various reasons. You are correct.
Your should NEVER weld to any spring. For ANY reason.
Here is our
official answer when it comes to welding on or near your springs:
DO NOT
DO THIS!
Any welding and/or
weld splatter onto a spring WILL cause a stress riser which WILL cause
breakage.
Heat generated
during the welding process WILL cause spring failure, (There are special
high cost welding rods which do allow for welding on leaf springs.
However it is not a simple process. There is no need to even consider
this process.)
Suspensions must be
treated as a safety item. The failure of a suspension or suspension part
can result in catastrophic damage.
If welding needs
to be performed in an area of your vehicle near a spring, you must
either remove the spring from the vehicle before welding, or take proper
precautions that the spring does not come in contact with either the
heat generated from welding, or any weld splatter.
If you feel you
wish to weld to a spring, contact us. We will help you find the proper
procedure to accomplish what you wish, without welding to a spring.
Welding to a spring endangers the health and well being not only of your
vehicle, but also you and your family.
-Mike |
