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My concern is that if a reinforcement piece is welded on, the geometry of the idler arm won't sit the same, thus causing the other steering linkage to bind. Probably ripping the welded piece off again or the bolts out again. If there was a bad section of linkage that didn't allow the whole piece to move correctly, then I think that is why it ripped out to begin with. So, I think there is an underlying problem that needs to be fixed as well.
I can fabricate a new piece of metal with 2 new holes in the machine shop at work.......it's just a matter of getting it welded. My concern is would it need to be welded onto the "inside" of the frame to not change the geometry? If so, that will be a pain in the a$$ and maybe not even doable because the inside is not accessable.
If I were to make a piece what type of metal would it need to be in order to be welded? Regular 01 carbon steel? Would 1/4" thick be too thick? If I go any thinner it may be too flimsy.
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