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Old 03-28-2011, 07:23 PM
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So I'm in the market to get me a welder finally...what's a good all around one that can stuff done but not break the bank....and MIG or arc?
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So I'm in the market to get me a welder finally...what's a good all around one that can stuff done but not break the bank....and MIG or arc?
definitely a mig. An arc will blow through anything thinner than structural steel.

A lot of people like Hobarts and Lincolns. Millers are good also.
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Thx dukie for real thx alot! One more question wat is the distributor cap an rotor n wat am I supposed to do to them? Replace them, clean them I dnt kno I'm just tryin to learn as much as I can n soaking it all up.
No problem man, that's what this forum is here for...to keep your jeep on the road and repair money in your pocket to be used instead for delicious jeep modifications.

Distributor cap and rotor are the parts of the distributor that tell the spark plugs when to fire. You have to replace them. This is optional though if your jeep is running ok. Do a search to find out more.
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definitely a mig. An arc will blow through anything thinner than structural steel.

A lot of people like Hobarts and Lincolns. Millers are good also.
Cool thanks dukie that's what I was thinkin to...
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Cool thanks dukie that's what I was thinkin to...
I recently got a used millermatic 135 from a pawn shop and only paid $350. It's in very good condition and I definitely got my moneys worth. I have yet to really weld anything, just tested it to make sure it works properly.
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I recently got a used millermatic 135 from a pawn shop and only paid $350. It's in very good condition and I definitely got my moneys worth. I have yet to really weld anything, just tested it to make sure it works properly.
Oh yea...forgot bout pawn shops...I am def gonna check there...thanks man
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craigslist is good for that stuff too.
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Tru tru....what about a vaper 90amp? Lol, I know how to weld damn good...just don't know the brands...what's a good amperage to go with...
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so my turn signals are sticking and sometimes not workin?
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is the switch or fuse and has this happen to anyone i havent had time to figure it out yet
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is the blinker light on the dash staying on when the headlights are on? if so you likely just have a bulb that's burned out. Look for the light that's not flashing or lighting up
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hey dukie i see you have 235/75 fires. how are those compared to the 235/70's i know its not a big numbers difference but im in the market for tires and im thinking what size i should get. i might go to 245's or stay with 235, that 1/2" difference
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235/70s will be about 1" smaller diameter than 235/75s. 245s will not fit without rubbing.

This website calculator works great http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCal...?action=submit
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235/70s will be about 1" smaller diameter than 235/75s. 245s will not fit without rubbing.

This website calculator works great http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCal...?action=submit
Thanks that site was great. Yea I forgot the 245 is width but ok last question ghat site said you should go bigger than 3%. I'm running 235/70 on my DD. Going to 235/75 wouldn't be bad would it.
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no 235/75 i believe is only 1% over stock. Fits/looks perfect (see my pictures)
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Originally Posted by dukie564
no 235/75 i believe is only 1% over stock. Fits/looks perfect (see my pictures)
Hey thanks for the input, I'll check the pics out when I get by my pc.
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