Technical Would you run this? Split wishbone end

I have a pretty decent long set of 40 split wishbones/ radius rods. Would you run the below, or replace it with the modern ends? I'm probably being lazy, I'm talking replacing the tie end, and stringer bolt at the least. This is for an older flathead build. Thanks

Ps the more I look at it it's f ugly

 

They do look a bit rough.

A good soat in any commercial rust remover, or just plain white vinegar, will go a long way to getting the rust off.

If you do that, you will have a better picture of what they really look like.

They do have the "back in the day" look, but you want to make sure that they are safe.

 

I like the threaded bungs that Speedway sells. Cut off what you have,and weld the bungs on. You end up with a cleaner look.

 

Going along with what Gimpy said brings up a question. How much thread stick out would you feel comfortable with on the tie rod end (beyond the sleeve/bung)?.

 

I had these old wishbones on the shelf for many years, they came in handy restoring a P-38 Belly Tank that was last run in '54. Just the look I was after.

 

Welding looks awful. Cut the end off and get it done right.

 

Those welds were worry me. When in doubt, cut it out.

I'd cut the ends off, clean the rust off the area really well, clean off any of the remaining weld down to clean metal and weld new bungs in.

If my butt is running down the road at 50+ mph in a car I want to make sure that whatever is holding the front suspension under it is up to the task of keeping me and my family safe.

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I would totally run it. I've seen worse looking welds go forever.

 

No, not on the road.
Do it properly with a new bung, and tie rod etc, and if that is your welding, get a professional welder to weld new bungs in.

it’s just too random Bob…………...
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That thing is nasty, with a capital stink! get some new parts and do it right. I wouldn't trust my own life to a thing like that.

 

That looks like a old stick weld like Gimpy said clean it up and see what you have thats how they welded back then might be a good weld just not pretty .

 

I suspect that this thread is meant to be a wind up, but if not read on……

To me, anyone who does a weld like the one shown, is not competent and probably doesn’t understand the process of welding.
So, yes, it may hold, as it may have some good penetration in places, but,
it may not, so why risk other peoples lives by driving towards them…..?
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From the picture you took they look fine they look like they need to be wire-wheeled clean with an angle grinder of death. If there isn't any major corrosion and there is no play in the ball and socket I would run them over a new one any day of the week The new ones are probably made in China The one you got a picture of looks like one from back in the day it is probably good quality That being said only you can be the judge I do know if I was going to run them I would grease it and push all the old grease out.

 

Using the speedway bungs. Tig the root pass and sprayed the cover pass on a positioner.
Not everyone has access to a positioner but sure makes the job easy.

 

As gimpy said ^^^ clean and inspect them carefully. The welding may look crude but may be structurally sound.
All of my welds look like this before "cleaning" and I haven't broken one yet.

 

Got nothing.