Mig or Tig? For Air Ride Kit

Originally posted by LowOrange88



I know guys who have used 110V mig on frame and suspension work, it does the job, it just takes a little longer, since the 110V mig doesnt have the ass behind it such as a 220V. If you use 110V mig, just go a bit slower so you can get good penetration.

like Corey said though, 110v for suspension (1/4" brackets and such) is still sketch IMO too.. unless the person doing it is pretty experienced and preps the metal right.

Yeah a 110 might get the job done in some cases, but its not the ideal way to go about it. a but weld with 2-peices of 3/16" isn't gonna be to strong you aren't gonna get the greatest penetration. where as a 220 will handle that with ease.

YES a 110 might get you by, but its most certainly not the best thing to use when doing frame/suspension work.

I slightly disagree on the 220 vs 110 mig. If you have a 110 mig and know what your doing you can weld any frame work. Although a 220 is better, not everybody has the outlet for a 220 plug, so if you know how to weld and you run gas on a good 110, you can weld anything with it.

220v welders will typically get better penetration becasue they are higher amp machines, 110 is not and you can weld for like 10 mins and your welds towards the end of that 10 minutes wont be as strong as the first ones.

Originally posted by tbmx86



I slightly disagree on the 220 vs 110 mig. If you have a 110 mig and know what your doing you can weld any frame work. Although a 220 is better, not everybody has the outlet for a 220 plug, so if you know how to weld and you run gas on a good 110, you can weld anything with it.

He's right. A GOOD 110v welder will do fine, as long as you take into consideration that it is a weaker penetration. TIG can be an issue if you don't know what you are doing either. Many things have to have a double pass because it is a more concentrated arc.

It ALL boils down to knowing what you are doing, MIG is just really forgiving.

Now that I know I can use the Mig. I can use the money the money I saved for a Tig to buy my Bonspeeds!!

To answer an earlier question. Ive welded with a torch using brass and steel rod before..kinda the same concept. But I think I can handle the job.

Im kinda worried about lining up the brackets and the 4 link for the rear though. Would have been nice to receive a little more clearer instructions. But hey..I guess if Im worried that much about it, I shouldnt be attempting this on my own anyways.

It's good that you are worried. If you weren't then I would be scared for you. Every job I do I'm concerned about everything measuring out right.

The better you get the more you realize you don't know.

^ aint that the truth

you guys are puttin way too much thought into nothing, if the 110 isnt junk, it'll work. i've done it. i personally use my 220. but i'd get out my 110 and do the same suspension work without thinkin twice. in my opinion, tig'n a suspension while it was on a truck would be a huge headache

Tell me about it, I've been doing it for about 3 months now