I'm not a metallurgist but I know the aluminum suspension components are forged aluminum and I know that welding aluminum does reduce the strength. Where the part is broken should be the deciding factor as to whether it's salvageable or not. Obviously a broken highly stressed area like the lower bolt hole where the lower control arm and coil over shock attach should be considered beyond repair. Bruce Benson To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/