Scrap beam question...

[Loxy]

Yes i have to agree with 67 bay as ive seen a few 'scrap' beams being made into 4'' narrowed beams recently by Experts . Please Note you cant just make a beam in your garage , It has to aligned up before being welded and you need a good strong 200 amp welder . Also using a scrap beam if the bottom tubes are thin , Which they Nearly ALWAYS are on uk beams is YOU, TAKING your life in your hands . And possible your familys too .

Not to mention the fact that this major Axle component has to pass an MOT after . Just for the record a new set of Vw front axle bearings for a bus is £ 110 from just kampers . So when there worn and knackered before you take them out and then you damage them getting them in again Will they pass the mot ??? So then stick a set of adjusters in too, theres 210 quid and its not even on the bus . End plates are say 70 quid so then your up to 280 a new idler pin bush kit 300 ?????

Just food for narrowing Thought

Gadget :?

Understand where you are coming from Gadget, thats why Haveacamper & I are planning on using his dad (not sure he knows yet tho :lol: ) to complete the work - he owns & runs a welding & fabricating company . We are also both engineers so are fully aware of the potential risks if the work is not done properly. On that note it surprises me somewhat that a lot of companies that are selling the "finished article" appear to do so with little or no actual testing performed on their products(other than perhaps driving it around) - is there a company out there that sells a TUV approved beam? Dont suppose it would be cheap though.

 

[Justin & Muttley]

I agree - I can weld but I'd get a pro to do this for me, at best I'd tack it up and pass it to someone more skilled/qualified.