Repairing sway arm bracket on 3pt hitch arm

[KWRB]

This weekend, the bracket broke off the 3 pt arm to which the sway arm mounts. Is there anything special about welding to the 3 pt hitch arm that I should consider before rewelding the bracket back on?

Are the list arms forged?

 

[ovrszd]

Usually the brackets are riveted or bolted on. Guess not this time?? As to welding on the lift arm. A professional welder could probably do it successfully by knowing the temperament of the iron he is working with. For me it would be a guess. Problem would be the welding could make the arm brittle and cause it to break. Can you post a pic??

 

[yomax4]

You'll have to determine exactly what thew arm is made of for optimum results.

 

[CCWKen]

It's not rocket surgery. Whether the arm is forged or hot/cold rolled, you can weld a bracket to it. The question is whether you can weld.

 

[ovrszd]

It's not rocket surgery. Whether the arm is forged or hot/cold rolled, you can weld a bracket to it. The question is whether you can weld.

True that!!! But still, have you ever saw a sway bracket that's welded to the lift arm???