Got a 1/8" thick patch welded on. Should improve things. A small hole
remains at midpoint of arm near tube bushing passes through.
Shop was thorough and adhered to my requests. I went to Port Townsend
 Muffler and Fabrication, Port Townsend WA. Out the door in ~ half hour at
$43

Weldor was certain that putting his ground clamp at part being welded would
suffice. Batteries remained connected.

Patch likely made arm stronger at area of damage but I'll be applying PB
Blaster to bolt-bushing area every day. Will replace both trailing arms
soon. I have a pair of complete arms from a 1985 Vanagon. They should fit.

Thanks,
Neil.

On Tuesday, September 2, 2014, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi all. After washing my bus, disovered a rust hole at top of the passenger
> side rear trailing arm near the cross bolt and rubber bushing.
>
> Should I disconnect the starter battery before fabricator starts welding?
>
>
>

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Neil n

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