Aussie and welder, ot wheels and tires?

[mvusse]

Like the title reads. Most of income tax refund has been spoken for, but some is getting spent.

 

So should I spend ~$600 on a front Aussie locker and a welder to add to my tool collection, or ~$1100 on 5 Soft 8s and 5 33x12.50 play tires.

 

Not that I will definitely go with your opinions, but I'm curious what y'all think.

[BLHTAZ]

I think the locker & welder have more long term benefits :cheers:

 

That still leaves $500 that you could put away toward to wheels & tires too... :clapping:

[oldrusty]

:agree: Id go for the welderl and locker and then watch later for a good deal on some used wheels and or tires.

[deziped]

Welder & locker, then head to CO with the remaining cash for wheelun & beer. :hmm:

[Pete M]

I never buy new tires or wheels. :brows: My used set of 33" trxus cost me 300. With rims.

 

I'd sink my money into gears.

[mvusse]

Gears will not happen until after I've used up my P235/75R15s. I like the 3.55s with my current tires.

 

And although Colorado (and Utah) wheeling looks awesome from what I've seen, I'm not planning on that until I have a locker AND bigger tires, as well as a selectable locker for the rear D44 I hope to have by then.

[Sir Sam]

And although Colorado (and Utah) wheeling looks awesome from what I've seen, I'm not planning on that until I have a locker AND bigger tires, as well as a selectable locker for the rear D44 I hope to have by then.

 

You don't need those for 4wheeling here:

Mr Landrover turned around after this:

 

Do I really need to go on?

[deziped]

No mo pics, no mo, I'm packing my bags now, the wife & dog are waiting in the MJ.

[mvusse]

That's not wheeling. Those are better than the Provincial Highways in northern Ontario. And I've driven plenty on those.

 

But oh man! The scenery alone makes it worth it to head out there for a few weeks.

[pingpong]

That's not wheeling. Those are better than the Provincial Highways in northern Ontario. And I've driven plenty on those.

 

But oh man! The scenery alone makes it worth it to head out there for a few weeks.

 

To some ppl that is wheeling.

 

 

But back ont topic... I think the welder and locker is the way to go. But if you are dead set on using a selectable locker in the rear, I think that is a mistake.. I would want one in the front, and a lunch box one in the rear.

[mvusse]

Here in Ohio we have snow and ice. A rear lunch box locker will pretty much guarantee fishtails, possibly into another car. But regardless, until I get something better than a D35 in the back, I'm not putting anything in there.

[brdhntr]

to make my decision i would need to know what kind of welder you're looking at for such a low price. what brand? arc or wirefeed? do you have welding experience? do you know anyone that welds?

 

that all makes a big difference.

[mvusse]

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=6271

 

I have some welding experience, but could use more practice. I suck with an arc welder, but have had decent results with a borrowed mig. My buddy is licensed and has experience with 20-22 gauge sheetmetal (body work). I usually burn through stuff that thin.

 

Gonna mainly use it to tack stuff together, then take it to a shop to have them finish welding it. Like rear bumper, rocket guards etc.

[brdhntr]

well, i always want more tools. every type of tool is needed in my opinion. a welder will be a good addition to your tool collection. i haven't had the best luck with harbor freight electrical tools (we have one here in town). if you get one there, get the service program. you may also want to consider getting a nicer 115 instead of the lower 230. i only say that because it sounds like you'll only be using it for minor jobs or for thinner metal, a big one isn't needed. a smaller one will be more versatile and easier to have around. you don't need anything special to run it at a friends house, or in the driveway. you can use a 115 anywhere. i would either save the bucks and just get the entry level 115, or spend the extra to get the next up in the 115 line.

 

another place to consider for a cheaper welder is northern tool and supply (we have one here). they have some pretty nice welders cheap. i'm not sure who make them for northern, but they look alot like a linclon. i have talked to several people here that have been quite happy with their's. i am even thinking of picking one up for the dog club shed to work on the tractor and other things. then i don't have to haul everything home. look them up, they look pretty good.

 

if you don't want to spend much, think of it as a starter. you can always sell this one used and get a better one. then sell that one and get a better one, and so on. that's how i ended up with my current welder.

 

go for the welder and have fun improving your skills! :clapping:

[JOMJ87]

Throw a couple hundred more on a Lincoln welder. You have 500 to play with and you might as well get the nice welder. Use it to learn and grow into it.

 

http://www.powertoolstore.com/Qstore/p003799.htm

 

Here is a example. You can find them cheaper than that but there are alot of welders on here that can suggest nice welders that will work great for around the house and farm type stuff. The one above will weld 3/16" and even 1/2" if you use the right wire and prep work. Something to think on.

 

Cole

[jtdesigns]

I'm pretty sure the Northern Tool welders are manufactured by Clark.

[pingpong]

I'm pretty sure the Northern Tool welders are manufactured by Clark.

 

 

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As for welders I think everyone needs a stick welder. :nuts: With a lil practice and time you will learn what rods do what and what sizes to keep on hand. As for voltage.. get the 230 one, and make yourself a 230 extension cord that you keep with the welder. The only reason why I say this is some 115 welders make pretty beads, but don't give the penetration. Also whats the point of having a welder.. if you are still going to take it to the pro's.