Hinge crimper?

[HighRollerII]

I have paino hinge that I used to tac weld the ends on to keep the inner rod from vibrating out. I have seen on other rigs and applications where they are like taking a heavy duty prick punch and it makes such a deep hole it hits the rod and keeps it from moving.

I am having trouble finding something that will do this. It's stainless steel. The inner rod is .250"

Thanks in advance

[sjracer]

Huh??????

[xmptsunami]

What's the problem with welding, I've been doing that for years, not a problem to weld stainless with regular wire either...

[Elwenil]

Welding should be fine, a center punch and a BFH should be fine, hell a pair of Vice Grips should work in a pinch.

[HighRollerII]

I've TIGed the ends and after few trail rides they pop...I'm looking for like a big ass prick to lock the middle bar in place

[Provience]

Drill a hole through the rod, insert pin, lock pin in place ?

[TrikeKid]

Originally Posted by Provience

Drill a hole through the rod, insert pin, lock pin in place ?

Yeah if it's got a .250 inner rod you've got room for a small roll pin.

Or, center punch + big hammer.

[Barnhartal]

Drive the rod out. Cut off a lenght equal to one section of "hinge". Drive back in so its centered than deform both ends of hinge with a small hammer. It'll never come out. Do it all the time on m1 abrams tanks.