Little Giant Ram Lug

[Crosche]

Hi All,

Anyone have any suggestions on how to rebuild the lug on this Little Giant trip hammer ram? Should I cut it off completely or weld in a plug....not really sure where to start.

Cheers,

Chad

 

[Brent H]

Can you bore it out and fit a bushing of the correct dimensions?

 

[Crosche]

Can you bore it out and fit a bushing of the correct dimensions?

At some time in the past the lug was damaged and repaired. There isn't much material left on the outside of the lug and I don't trust the weld that is there.

 

[DPittman]

Weld in a bushing and then "machine" down the weld with angle grinder.

 

[Chipper5783]

The points above are very good ideas. Clean it well and check for damage that is hidden (cracks painted over). I f there are issues those would need to be addressed. If the material is sound, I suggest doing sa little as possible. A sleeping option would be good. Consider a minimal over size hole and make a new pin? If the integrity is good, and you want it to be prettier, then epoxy fill (JB Weld) profile and paint.