draft link lift arm for JD 3203

[RxRatedZ71]

So im a bumbling idiot sometimes. While clearing an area of brush, i got my BB hung up on a stump on the back corner and bent a draft link lift arm. While trying to bend it back, i snapped it. Now ive gotta either buy a new JD one or find some aftermarket ones online.

Any recommendations? The dealer part is LVA18232 and costs $270 for one. I hope the other one isnt bent as well...

 

[kencunningham]

Take a sledgehammer to it and then have it welded back together. If you have a welder, 0 cost, if not it shouldnt be more than 30 i would think.

 

[RxRatedZ71]

Ive got a stick welder. Im thinking that it wouldnt be as strong as before if its been welded.