welding blade pivot ball on dozer

[zach]

i am replacing pivot ball on dozer blade. Is there any rod to use that would be better than another? planning on running 1/8 7018. i have a trailblazer 302 and 12vs suitcase i could use but have more clean up and set up time . i thought mabye stick would be faster. any tips or ideas

[MMW]

7018 would be fine. Nothing special about them.

[zach]

up or down

7018 better running up hill or down hill?

[Scottis1]

welding blade pivot ball on dozer

Usually better running uphill, downhill is possible but can be tougher because of slag if you don't move fast enough.

[MMW]

Maybe if you have to ask?

7018 uphill. Don't know the dozer size but if using 1/8 rod probably 3 passes all around.

[mccahilldozing]

welding blade pivot ball on dozer

Run NR232... It's strong and won't crack from impact.. The last ones I did I used L-56 Lincoln wire with 75/25 mix and they have held with out any problems