The bucket on my backhoe needs some TLC. One of the mounting "ears" is bend outward. The bucket in the picture is not mine (much too shiny) but it shows just what is bent.
My question is, what is the best way to straighten and strengthen it. As far as I can tell the weld is not cracked. Should I grind all the weld out and weld it back on straight or heat and hammer it back into place and weld in a brace or something else?
Maybe it would be better if I post an actual picture of my bucket so you can see exactly what I mean. I'll do that later if necessary.
My question is, what is the best way to straighten and strengthen it. As far as I can tell the weld is not cracked. Should I grind all the weld out and weld it back on straight or heat and hammer it back into place and weld in a brace or something else?
Maybe it would be better if I post an actual picture of my bucket so you can see exactly what I mean. I'll do that later if necessary.