Matt's Pinch Weld "How To"

[Matt]

Once i got it folded over a bit using the vice grips, it bent the rest of the way easily using a 3lb sledge. Not very hard to do at all.

[SkidMarx]

Once i got it folded over a bit using the vice grips, it bent the rest of the way easily using a 3lb sledge. Not very hard to do at all.

I don't have a 3lb, but I do have a 5lb, which is what I actually used. I've corrected my previous post. Didn't need the BFH.

[Matt]

hahahahahaha... i was going to say man, a 10lb is a bit overkill!!

Yeah, a 5 lb will work just the same

[06blkhemi]

Matt,Nice write up!Getting ready to do this myself.. Another little trick I did with my XJ when I cut and folded my pinch welds. Glob up the folded over pinch weld with some silicone,before and after you fold it. Then hit it with a can of undercoating. It just makes sure no water gets into the weld and it starts rusting!!

Frank..