One for the metal workers (control arms)

[Zedn]

I have shortened my control arms and im now starting to get paranoid about welding dissimilar metals (forged steel / steel tube). For any other part of the car i wouldnt give it a second thought, but this part is extremely critical.

My plan was to maintain the original Jag shock mounts, but this meant cutting right back to the forged section of the arm.

Any one got any opinions? At this stage i am actually considering grabing another pair of arms and cutting in the middle and sleaving or dowling it. Or possibly filling in with a gusset between the shock mount and forged bracket.

Heres a pic. This was done by cutting a fillet out and welding with an arc as hot as i could get it.


Cheers.