welding frames

[quaddy87]

Can someone tell me if it is ok to mig weld on trx main frames or should they be tig. thanks

[4TraxRider]

I mig all my frames.

[86 Quad R]

i personally prefer the tig welder on the chrome molly steel.

[Pappy]

mig is more then fine on the mild steel frames.


chromoly should only be tig'd. there is no chromoloy on a stock frame so mig away

[stocktires]

So aftermarket frames are chromoly and stock frames are just a mild steel?

[400exrider707]

Originally posted by stocktires
So aftermarket frames are chromoly and stock frames are just a mild steel?

pretty much, with the exception of aluminum frames, and a few aftermarket ones can be had in titanium

[stocktires]

Originally posted by 400exrider707
pretty much, with the exception of aluminum frames, and a few aftermarket ones can be had in titanium

Ti? I don't think so dude. Didn't LSR just make a show model that wouldn't even hold up to MX?

[Pappy]

Originally posted by stocktires
Ti? I don't think so dude

LSR still builds and sells a Ti frame

[stocktires]

Sure they sell it? I thought it never went into production and would cost like $20,000

[1fst400]

I used a mig on my frame. I realy wish I took the time to tig weld it now. In the end the welds are pretyer and moast time stronger.

[400exrider707]

Originally posted by stocktires
Sure they sell it? I thought it never went into production and would cost like $20,000

Yes they will build you a Ti frame, I dont think they are in production per say, but they will make you one. They go for a hair under $7000.