Welding to a trailer frame, cheap angle-iron frame rails.

spamTHISbrp · 2007-10-16T20:34:02+00:00

I have one of those tractor-supply $300 no-floor 4x8 trailers, angle-iron frame rails, no railing or secondary structure except angle-ironcross-rails.I have decided to not drill the frame, attached the bed with boltsjust next to the frame and used oversize washers.What I would like to do is add some hooks and/or eyes for tying thingsdown, but thought I'd sample some opinions before breaking out thewelding equip.The frame is welded (god, what horrible welds), so I'm not tooworried, but what would weaken the frame the least, if at all-Brazing?O/A welding?The trusty MIG?I know with any joint, using any of the above methods, the joint isstronger than the base material, but I'm less sure about welding afitting onto the frame somewhere.Thx-Dave

Oct 16, 2007 20 Replies

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spamTHISbrp 18 years ago

Minor update, drilled 3/8 fairly easily with a handheld drill and no pilot hole, of course much easier (and nice spirals) when using a small pilot hole. The holes were for some lower strength eye-bolts for tying down light stuff and tarps, and I was able to put these holes into 'non-load bearing' areas, considering both weight and towing forces.

Spark test looked like the "low carbon/cast steel" and "wrought iron" from the previously linked pics.

Thanks for all the info-

Dave

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